Donald Trump’s latest move in Washington, D.C. is more than a local power grab, it’s a dangerous precedent that undermines democracy itself.

By invoking emergency powers to seize control of D.C.’s police and deploy the National Guard, despite crime being at a 30-year low, Trump is showing how easily the will of local voters can be erased. This is the kind of unchecked authority that could be turned against any community in America, and he’s starting with D.C. because its weak federal structure leaves it vulnerable.

This abuse of emergency powers is exactly why Congress must pass H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make D.C. the 51st state, and safeguard its citizens from political exploitation.

Call Your Members of Congress Now

Tell them to denounce Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C. and demand immediate passage of D.C. statehood legislation.

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]. I’m a constituent of [REPRESENTATIVE/SENATOR NAME] who votes at [ADDRESS].

I’m calling to demand that [REP/SENATOR NAME] speak out against Donald Trump’s recent abuse of Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to seize control of Washington, D.C.’s police and deploy the National Guard under false pretenses.

The people of D.C. pay federal taxes and serve in the military, and there are more D.C. residents than Vermont or Wyoming - but they have no voting representation in Congress! Trump’s actions highlight why Congress must act now.

I urge [REP/SENATOR NAME] to:

• Publicly denounce Trump’s abuse of emergency powers in D.C.
• Support and cosponsor H.R. 51 / S. 51 to grant D.C. statehood
• Protect the rights and self-governance of D.C. residents
  
  

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Trump just took control of D.C.’s police and deployed the National Guard using false crime stats as cover. D.C. residents pay taxes, serve in the military, and don’t deserve this political exploitation. It’s time they have a voice. It’s time for statehood. Demand Congress pass H.R. 51/S. 51. #DCStatehood