Let history show, American stood for the rule of law and equal justice for all.
As Americans, we deserve leaders who follow the law, act honorably in our interests and govern in our name. A Grand Jury of everyday Americans across race, background and party has indicted the former MAGA President for bribes and corruption, weighing the evidence and deciding he must stand trial. Yet the MAGA Republicans in office trying to take away our freedoms supported, schemed and lied for him, and now want to undermine and overturn our entire legal system to keep covering up for him. They knowingly back this con-man because they want to take away everything from Social Security to our freedom to decide what happens to our own bodies in order to rule for the wealthiest few. It's long past time for every Republican in office to declare they are with the American people in demanding he and his co-conspirators stand trial.1
A few examples of these radical co-conspirators:
Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy downplays the multiple crimes former (MAGA) President is accused of. MSNBC reports "McCarthy’s denials implicitly reveal what we all know: that the connotation of Trump’s call for protests is that they should be transgressive, rowdy or violent. But instead of acknowledging this reality, McCarthy portrays Trump, an openly aspiring authoritarian, as a victim of widespread misunderstanding.”2
Republican Representative James R. Comer, Republican of Kentucky and the chairman of the Oversight and Accountability Committee, made clear he had abandoned any investigation into the former president’s financial dealings.3 (Friendly reminder: former (MAGA) President is accused of enriching himself, his family, and allies during his presidency in direct violation of the emmoulments clause.)4
Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, House Oversight Committee Chair Jim Comer, R-Ky., and House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wis., kicked off their own probe on Monday, sending Bragg a letter demanding documents, communications and testimony related to his investigation of the former president.5 (Friendly reminder: former (MAGA) President is being investigated in the state of New York not a federal court. This is an overreach of power by these three members of Congress.)
Republican Representative Mario Díaz-Balart of Florida said on Monday that Mr. Bragg was a “rogue, left-wing, radical prosecutor who now has decided for political reasons to go after a former president.” He said he condoned peaceful protests in response and added of the expected indictment: “We’re used to seeing that in third-world countries. That’s something that doesn’t happen in this country.”6 (Friendly reminder: A grand jury sifted through all the documents, testimony, and communications and came to the recommendation that former (MAGA) President be indicted. Mr. Bragg was elected to the office to serve the people of New York, it would be a neglect of duty if he ignored the Grand Jury’s recommendations. Also the reference to other countries is a dog-whistle that Florida republicans like Diaz-Balart like to use to deflect from the facts: the former (MAGA) President is accused of multiple crimes. Covering up these facts puts Diaz-Balart in the circle of co-conspirators who are willing to ignore the rule of law and corrupt our democracy.)
Now is the time for the American people to stand up for the rule of law. We must show up and speak out in support of letting the facts be presented in a court of law.
Here are some People Power United Actions you can take right now:
Record a Video
Record a quick 30 second video message stating why it is important for the facts to be presented in a court of law and what the rule of law means to you. Post it on social media and please add the hashtag #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw and tag us so we can share and amplify.
Join an accountability event
Join a NOT ABOVE THE LAW event near you or sign up to host one here.
Make calls
Call your two Senators and your representative and encourage them to make a public statement that #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw and that includes former (MAGA) President. Here is the number for the capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 or you can find their contact information here: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Send a Message
Send a quick message to your Senators and your representative to speak up for the rule of law and make a public statement that #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw and that includes the former (MAGA) President. Find your Senator and Representatives here: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member You can also send a message to state lawmakers and aides of lawmakers, sign-up for a free personal account on
https://www.billtrack50.com/
and then search for your representative, then click on the staff tab.
Message your Senator/Representative
on Social Media
Message your Senators and your representative on social media. Here is the list with their social media accounts. Call them in when they speak up for the rule of law and call them out when they are silent. Encourage your representative to speak up for the rule of law and make a public statement that #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw
Send a Letter to the Editor
Send a letter to the editor using this handy tool provided by the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition. In your own words write why No One is Above the Law, why our democracy must be strengthened with an executive action by President Biden, and what freedom means to you:
Twitter
Check out this handy social media tool by Demcast https://share.demcastusa.com/campaign/F974DCB3-3E31-4AF6-B0B1-097A808C28A5
Graphics courtesy of Into Action https://library.into-action.us/collection/trump-indictment
In America, we can have a democracy where everyone has a voice and our elected officials are held accountable. The former (MAGA) President has just been indicted and now Congress must strengthen our democracy with the #FreedomtoVoteAct #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct
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In America, we can have a democracy where everyone has a voice and our elected officials are held accountable. The former (MAGA) President has just been indicted and now Congress must strengthen our democracy with the #FreedomtoVoteAct #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct
Everyone deserves to vote and thrive,
Laurie Woodward Garcia
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https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-mccarthy-protests-arrest-rcna75758
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/us/politics/house-trump-finances-investigation.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/20/trump-businesses-empire-tied-presidency-100496
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/20/1164691646/house-gop-trump-bragg
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/us/politics/house-republicans-trump-indictment.html