Friend --

The January 6th Committee hearings have revealed just how far Donald Trump was willing to go to cling to power -- and it's even more damning than I thought.

Trump lied, incited violence amongst his supporters who he knew were armed, and coerced everyone around him to go along with his deluded, dangerous scheme. Witnesses even testified that he tried to physically assault his own Secret Service agents in an attempt to lead the mob to the Capitol.

That day was one of the darkest our country has ever seen, and we have work to do to make sure justice is served and it never happens again.

Add your name next to mine if you believe everyone involved in the insurrection must be held accountable for their crimes in their attempt to overthrow our democracy.

I will never forget how I felt on January 6th, and I'm sure you won't either. The fact that a former President of the United States could encourage -- and even reportedly delight in -- this kind of violence is despicable.

As all the facts come to light, it becomes clear how important it is for us to protect and expand our Democratic Senate Majority. If we lose even a single seat in November, we'll lose our majority -- and with it, our ability to secure our elections, protect our democracy and hold Trump and his allies accountable for their crimes.

I refuse to let Donald Trump and any person involved in the insurrection get away with breaking the law. Sign my petition if you agree.

Sincerely,

Chuck Schumer