Hello,

A federal judge finally said what we’ve all known for years: Donald J. Trump “more likely than not” committed serious federal crimes, calling the events leading up to January 6th an attempted “coup.”

The only word missing from the judge’s ruling: “Treason”

When Donald Trump was elected in 2016, I was a three-star admiral in the U.S. Navy. But it was clear what kind of a man Trump was. I voted with my feet. I retired after 36 years because there was no way I was going to take orders from a guy – a demagogue – like that.

Now I’m home where I was born and raised, running for the U.S. Senate against Trump’s stooge, Chuck Grassley – a guy who first ran for office when I was a toddler.

Every single poll shows we can win: Grassley’s approval ratings are the lowest they’ve ever been among Iowa voters. And the pundits say we must win: Control of the Senate will likely be decided here in Iowa.

That’s why Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump are already begging their billionaire buddies for millions to plow into Super PACs and spend trying to defeat me.

If we’re going to defeat Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue, we need to raise another $35,000 before midnight tomorrow, and right now, we’re still coming up short. The only way to hit our goal and win is if grassroots donors like you give right now:

Please, will you give $5 or more right now – whatever you can spare before our critical deadline at midnight tomorrow – to help me defeat Chuck Grassley, turn Iowa blue, and protect our Democratic majority in the Senate?

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I am so grateful to have you on this team,

Mike Franken, U.S. Navy (ret.)