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If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know.
📧 Email TemplateSubject: Congress Must Act: Stop the President’s Abusive Executive Orders
Dear [Representative/Senator] [Last Name],
President Trump’s executive orders targeting former officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs are a blatant and dangerous abuse of power. These orders direct federal investigations not based on any credible allegations of wrongdoing, but as punishment for public dissent. This is not governance—it is authoritarianism.
For the first time in U.S. history, a sitting president has used an executive order to name private citizens for investigation. This is not just shocking—it is a violation of the foundational principles of our democracy. In a free society, truth-tellers and public servants should not be targeted by the power of the state simply because they spoke out.
Do not leave this to the courts. You have the power—and the responsibility—to intervene. Congress must not stand by while executive authority is twisted into a tool of political retribution. If this action is allowed to go unchecked, it will set a precedent that any future president can use state power to punish critics and silence opposition.
I urge you to speak out forcefully and publicly against these executive orders. Demand immediate oversight. Support legislation to prevent future abuse of executive power in this way. This moment is not about partisanship—it’s about whether we still believe in the rule of law and the limits of power.
Congress must act. History will judge what you do in this moment.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
☎️ Phone Script
Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State].
I’m calling because I’m deeply alarmed by President Trump’s executive orders targeting Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs. Naming individuals for federal investigation simply because they criticized the president is not normal. It’s a dangerous abuse of power and a clear sign of authoritarian behavior.
I urge [Representative/Senator Name] not to stay silent or leave this to the courts. Congress must act to check this overreach. That means speaking out publicly, demanding oversight, and pursuing legislation to prevent this kind of political retribution from ever becoming acceptable.
Our democracy is being tested, and I expect [him/her/them] to meet the moment.
Thank you.
📣 Sample Social Media Post🚨 President Trump just used executive orders to target 2 critics by name. This isn’t leadership—it’s authoritarian retribution. Congress can’t stay silent. This is a test of democracy. Pass it. #ProtectDemocracy #OnTyranny #MilesTaylor #ChrisKrebs #AbuseOfPower
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f7539f96-9cc1-4405-b8b7-68e9dbd3d9b2/
Sources:
- Snyder, Timothy. On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century. Crown Publishing Group, 2017.
- Reuters, April 10, 2025. -
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By Democracy Spark*Take Action:
If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know.
📧 Email TemplateSubject: Congress Must Act: Stop the President’s Abusive Executive Orders
Dear [Representative/Senator] [Last Name],
President Trump’s executive orders targeting former officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs are a blatant and dangerous abuse of power. These orders direct federal investigations not based on any credible allegations of wrongdoing, but as punishment for public dissent. This is not governance—it is authoritarianism.
For the first time in U.S. history, a sitting president has used an executive order to name private citizens for investigation. This is not just shocking—it is a violation of the foundational principles of our democracy. In a free society, truth-tellers and public servants should not be targeted by the power of the state simply because they spoke out.
Do not leave this to the courts. You have the power—and the responsibility—to intervene. Congress must not stand by while executive authority is twisted into a tool of political retribution. If this action is allowed to go unchecked, it will set a precedent that any future president can use state power to punish critics and silence opposition.
I urge you to speak out forcefully and publicly against these executive orders. Demand immediate oversight. Support legislation to prevent future abuse of executive power in this way. This moment is not about partisanship—it’s about whether we still believe in the rule of law and the limits of power.
Congress must act. History will judge what you do in this moment.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
☎️ Phone Script
Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State].
I’m calling because I’m deeply alarmed by President Trump’s executive orders targeting Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs. Naming individuals for federal investigation simply because they criticized the president is not normal. It’s a dangerous abuse of power and a clear sign of authoritarian behavior.
I urge [Representative/Senator Name] not to stay silent or leave this to the courts. Congress must act to check this overreach. That means speaking out publicly, demanding oversight, and pursuing legislation to prevent this kind of political retribution from ever becoming acceptable.
Our democracy is being tested, and I expect [him/her/them] to meet the moment.
Thank you.
📣 Sample Social Media Post🚨 President Trump just used executive orders to target 2 critics by name. This isn’t leadership—it’s authoritarian retribution. Congress can’t stay silent. This is a test of democracy. Pass it. #ProtectDemocracy #OnTyranny #MilesTaylor #ChrisKrebs #AbuseOfPower
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f7539f96-9cc1-4405-b8b7-68e9dbd3d9b2/
Sources:
- Snyder, Timothy. On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century. Crown Publishing Group, 2017.
- Reuters, April 10, 2025. -