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No Kings Here
|Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note |TrumpWatchby Jackie HowellThis week President Trump sent the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to control what he preposterously called a “violent occupation.” Sending U.S. troops to act against citizens exercising their right to free speech is a chilling betrayal of American democracy. The rebellion Trump claims to be fighting is simply nonexistent. In fact, reporters and on-site […]
Law & Disorder
|Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note |Ethics & Accountability Justice Department pardons TrumpWatchby Jackie HowellDonald Trump is treating the presidency as his own personal domain, not as a public trust. This is not new, of course. We saw strong evidence of this throughout his first term, culminating in the violence of his Jan. 6 coup attempt. But now, just four months into his second term, Trump is out of […]
Trump’s One Big Heartless Bill
|Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note |Tax Bill TrumpWatchby Jackie HowellLast week, House Republicans passed – by one vote – what President Donald Trump calls his “One Big Beautiful Bill.” A more accurate title would be Trump’s “One Big Heartless Bill.” The bill, which now awaits Senate action, embodies Trump’s apparent “Reverse Robin Hood” approach to governing – take from the poor and middle class, […]
The Resistance Is Strong & Growing
|Fred Wertheimer’s Weekly Note |Resistance TrumpWatchby Jackie HowellOn the other side of President Donald Trump’s governing approach of doing whatever the hell he wants, are three potent forces pushing back: passionate citizens, courageous lawyers, and rule-of-law judges. The Resistance is strong and growing. When you ask, “What can be done?” look to these role models. ➡️ Passionate Citizens Resistance to Trump’s authoritarian […]