On November 18th, six Democratic lawmakers*, all military and intelligence veterans, posted a video urging members of our military to uphold the Constitution and refuse to follow illegal orders. President Trump lashed out on social media in response and called for these leaders to be executed.
This is a heinous and unprecedented attack on our elected officials and our democracy. Democrats Abroad condemns President Trump’s dangerous statement and stands with the Democratic Party leadership in demanding he retract it.
Trump is escalating his violent rhetoric and his indifference to addressing the nation's real problems. That’s why so many took to the streets to march against his tyranny – and why they voted for Democrats on November 4th.
Call your representative, whether Democrat or Republican, and tell them you expect they take a strong stand against Trump’s dangerous rhetoric.
Use the U.S. Capitol Switchboard: +1 (202) 224-3121.
Opposing violence is not a partisan issue.
Martha McDevitt-Pugh
International Chair, Democrats Abroad
*Link to the video Don’t Give Up The Ship with Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly and Representatives Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan and here is. Share the message from our veteran lawmakers with your friends and family.