Text SIGN PHZABO to 50409 — The Trump Administration’s plans to cut 80,000 employees from the Department of Veteran Affairs are alarming and I oppose them strongly. Not only does the VA provide critical services for U.S. servicemembers—people who have put their lives on the line for all of us—but 25% of its entire workforce are veterans! The Administration’s reasoning for these cuts, that there is inefficiency at the Department, may be true, but since that same Administration illegally fired the VA’s Inspector General, who saved the agency $45 billion during his tenure, we know this has nothing to do with waste or fraud. It’s about funding tax cuts for billionaires, and that’s repugnant. There is no price that can be put on the sacrifices our veterans have made for this country. They have given all that can be given to keep the rest of us safe; the least we can do is provide them with employment, healthcare, and the best-quality service at the agency created to help them. Please speak out forcefully against cuts to the VA. Protect our veterans—just as they have protected all of us. Thanks.

Text SIGN PTAWZC to 50409 — I am writing to you today out of deep concern for the state of our nation and the ongoing actions that are undermining the core principles of our democracy. Every day that you permit the seizure of congressionally appropriated funds, you are allowing one more step toward tyranny and authoritarianism. The illegal actions taken by President Trump to block these funds not only violate the rule of law but also nullify Congress’s constitutionally-mandated power of the purse. This cannot continue. Equally concerning is the unchecked behavior of individuals like Elon Musk, who has illegally fired federal employees and dismantled congressionally created agencies. These actions too directly erode the authority and role of Congress. By remaining silent in the face of this destruction, you are complicit in the death of the Constitution and the rise of an American dictatorship. The American people are watching as these threats to our democracy unfold, and yet there has been little to no meaningful action from Congress. Your inaction is allowing our nation’s founding principles and our laws to be trampled upon. This is not just an issue of political disagreement, it is a matter of life or death for our country. This is a coup and I beg you to act for there is no room for complacency. The American people deserve better. You must act now to protect the agencies that serve this nation and prevent further destruction. Furthermore, it is time to demand accountability for those who are exploiting our resources for their own gain. If you are truly concerned about waste and corruption, you should pass legislation to end Trump’s extravagant trips, and stop allowing the wealthy to take advantage of our system at the expense of everyday Americans. I urge you to stop the unanimous consent in the Senate, and to reject any budget proposal that slashes critical social services like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare, simply to benefit the richest among us. Your actions, or inactions, will determine the future of our democracy. I await your response, and I hope you will take immediate action to stand up for the American people and protect the very fabric of our nation.