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Text SIGN PTDZKL to 50409 — Trump is desecrating the White House. He lied about the changes he would make. His remodeling of the White House is unlawful and based on lies—like almost every thing else he does and says. While presidents are allowed to make modifications to the interior living space of the White House, structural changes to the White House must be cleared through the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). No such clearance was obtained. Not for the demolition of part of the East Wing, not for the construction of an additional space that increases the size of the building by 60%. The White House does not belong Trump. He is behaving as if he expects to stay longer than 3 years. While modifications and modernization are necessary and appropriate from time to time, they are controlled by Congress and the NCPC (among other federal agencies). Trump suggests that he is exempt from that oversight because he is (allegedly) using “private” money to fund the demolition and new construction. Even if true, there is nothing in the existing oversight scheme that creates an exception for “privately funded” modifications to federal buildings in D.C. Trump is simply ignoring federal law and congressional oversight in desecrating “The People’s House.” He swore to uphold the law. He is breaking it. And desecrating a national monument. Reclaim the constitutional powers of Congress. Do oversight. Trump is not just desecrating the White House and overturning the law and constitution. He is ruling like a tyrant. He is treasonously using armed force against American citizens. He is spouting Putin's views and betraying our allies. Impeach Trump now.

Text SIGN PPSQYP to 50409 — I write to ask you to file a motion to vacate the Chair of the House of Representatives. It's appalling that Mike Johnson has not had the House in session for the majority of the time it should be working. In any other workplace, your salary would be docked or your contract terminated for failing to do the job you were hired for. It's an assault on democracy for Johnson to refuse to swear in Adelita Grivalja. He's depriving her constituents of their fair representation and services. Representation is part of constitutional order, it's not at the whim of the speaker. Johnson gives every impression of trying to prevent the release of the Epstein files. We demand to know what's in them. He should not be protecting pedophiles and abusers. Under House Rule IX, any member may file a Motion to Vacate the Chair — the lawful process to remove a Speaker who abuses power or obstructs oversight. Johnson is doing both. It takes just one line: "Resolved, That the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant." I request that you file such a motion without delay. I would like a written reply to tell me your views about Johnson's conduct as speaker and your adherence to your oath to the constitution and whether you think the residents of Grivalja's district are less worthy of representation than your own constituents.

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Text SIGN PLFUJS to 50409 — You are betraying your oath. Stop this catastrophic and criminal coup NOW. We did not send you to Congress to do nothing while the constitution gets shredded. You are presiding over a criminal dismantling of our Government and our alliances. If you aren't brave enough to speak out to stop it, to condemn Trump and Musk, then resign. Now. You should be aghast at the disgraceful conduct of Hegseth and Vance in Munich. You should be against that Vance is meeting with the successors to Nazis. You should be aghast that Trump is proposing war crimes. People will die as a result of the illegal actions of Musk and his gang and the policies of RFK jr. What do you think of RFK jr's leadership as the first human cases of Avian flu are reported? What about the severe flu season? The measles outbreak in Texas? What about firing cancer researchers and nuclear weapons technicians-- and then not being able to rehire the latter? What about the disruption to air traffic control caused by Trump? And the air 6 crashes in less than a month after none for 16 years? What about it? Is this okay with you? People have already died because of the interruption of USAID. What about Trump's multibillion dollar costs to attend the Super Bowl and Daytona 500? Was that necessary? Have you listened to what your constituents think of cuts to social security and Medicaid in order to fund tax cuts for the oligarchs?? Are you going to let the national parks be ruined? We did not vote for any of this. It's time to stop all regular business: call out the coup and stop it. Bring charges of impeachment against Trump and Vought. Summon rogue agency heads in to answer questions. Impeach them too. If you aren't brave enough to say NO and uphold the constitution as you swore to do, then step aside. History will judge you for your inaction. If you don't have the courage to speak out and mobilise opposition, if all you can do is enable the tyrant, then RESIGN NOW. The disastrous tyranny of Trump and King Elon is going to bring illness, chaos, suffering, and even deaths at home and abroad. You are complicit in all that loss and damage unless you do your utmost to block it now, using every mechanism available to you as a member of Congress. If you are unwilling or unable to do what you can to block the illegality and destruction of this coup, then step down.

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