Trump is waging a full-scale attack on free speech — silencing critics, punishing opponents, and dismantling constitutional rights. From threatening broadcasters and suing newspapers, to calling for prosecutions of constitutionally protected speech and revoking visas over political beliefs, Trump and his allies are undermining one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy.

Take Action Now: Call your senators and representative and demand they defend free speech, investigate Trump’s abuses, and take urgent action to stop this assault on our First Amendment rights.

Trump’s record is clear:

• His FCC threatened ABC affiliates over Jimmy Kimmel’s criticism of MAGA, pressuring ABC to cancel his show.
• CBS cancelled Stephen Colbert’s show after Trump’s allies settled a lawsuit with its parent company. Trump celebrated his “victory.”
• Senior officials JD Vance, Stephen Miller, and Pam Bondi have openly called for prosecuting people for “hate speech,” which is constitutionally protected.
• Trump has weaponized lawsuits against the New York Times and Wall Street Journal to intimidate and silence the press.

Now, the Trump administration is exploiting the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk to escalate its crackdown on dissent even further. If left unchecked, these actions will permanently damage Americans’ freedom to speak truth to power.

In short: Trump’s campaign against free speech is a clear and present danger to democracy. Congress must step up to defend the Constitution.

Call Your Members of Congress

Tell them to defend free speech and stop Trump’s assault on the First Amendment.

📞 Call the Capitol Switchboard: +1 (202) 224-3121

Or use the links below to contact your senators and representative directly:

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📞 Call Script:

Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I am a constituent in [CITY/STATE].

I am calling to demand that [OFFICIAL’S NAME] defend our constitutional freedom of speech and take immediate action to hold Donald Trump accountable for his escalating assault on the First Amendment.

Trump and his administration have:

• Threatened broadcasters and pressured networks to cancel shows critical of him,
• Filed meritless lawsuits to silence journalists, and
• Targeted immigrants and citizens alike for their political views.

I urge [OFFICIAL’S NAME] to:

• Publicly condemn Trump’s attacks on free speech,
• Support investigations into his administration’s violations of First Amendment protections, and
• Take all necessary steps to safeguard the constitutional right of every American to freedom of speech.

Free speech is the cornerstone of democracy. Congress must act now before these abuses become permanent.

Thank you.

📢 Spread the Word on Social Media

Post on social media and tag your members of Congress. Make sure they hear us loud and clear.

Sample post:
Trump’s administration is silencing critics, suing journalists, and targeting immigrants for their speech. Congress must act to defend the First Amendment and stop this assault on our freedoms. #DefendFreeSpeech #ProtectDemocracy

Resources

• Trump Pressures Broadcasters Over Critical Coverage, Escalating Attack on Speech | New York Times
• CBS cancels Stephen Colbert’s show days after Trump settlement criticism | Politico
• Pam Bondi faces rightwing backlash for saying she’ll target ‘hate speech’ after Kirk killing | The Guardian
• Trump’s suit against the New York Times is nonsense. Yet it poses a grave threat  | The Guardian

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