💥 The First Two Weeks of Chaos: How Trump’s Actions Hurt Americans and Made Our Nation Less Safe
We will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace corrupt politicians.
America, our communities are under direct attack. Billionaires like Elon Musk are gaining control over critical federal systems. Convicted 34-time felon President Donald Trump is surrounding himself with extremists determined to dismantle everything America stands for—turning our government into a theocratic autocracy designed to strip away our rights and freedoms. And while this happens, MAGA Republicans in Congress are not just standing by—they're helping. Republicans don't want to represent us; they want to rule over us.
We are not powerless. In fact, we hold the power they fear most—the power of collective action. We are rising up and pushing back.
No one can impose their racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, transphobia, misogynoir, elitism, and bigotry on us.
America works best when it works for all of us—no matter who we are or where we come from. But MAGA Republicans & their billionaire backers want to turn back the clock to a time when wealthy white men held all the power and hoarded all the opportunities. They spread lies to cover up the progress we've made, hoping to divide us and tighten their grip on power. We're not falling for it. We demand a government that reflects all of us, represents every one of us, and serves no one's interests but the people's. No exceptions.
We will not be silenced. We will not be sidelined.
This is our moment to stand up, push back, and fight for the country we believe in.
We will show up, speak out, and organize to build the power to replace them.
Two Weeks of Damage: How Trump’s Early Actions Threatened America’s Safety and Stability
Here's a consolidated list of the harms created by Trump in the first two weeks of his administration, focusing on how his actions hurt Americans and made the nation less safe. Let me know if I am missing anything. They want to overwhelm us. Do not let that happen! Remember they want us to quit and give up. We are not going to do that. Take breaks, but stay engaged to build power! Here is a cute video of a momma with her baby Otter.
Economic Harms
Rising Costs for Americans
Initiated a tariff dispute with China, Mexico, and Canada which leads to higher prices on groceries, cars, energy, housing, and rent.
Threatened hundreds of thousands of American workers with job losses due to reckless economic policies and threats of tariff disputes
Federal Funding Cuts
Suspended all federal grants and loans, impacting programs like Medicaid, Head Start, community health centers, and support for homeless veterans.
Cut funding for critical services such as Meals on Wheels, after-school programs, and cancer research initiatives.
Wealth Inequality Surge
Billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg grew $242 billion richer since Trump’s election, holding more wealth than the bottom half of America combined—170 million people.
Attacks on Democracy and Civil Rights
Unlawful Executive Actions
Attempted to end birthright citizenship through unconstitutional executive orders.
Fired Inspectors General who provided oversight, undermining accountability.
Attempting to purge federal civil service employees and FBI officials based on loyalty tests.
Civil Rights Rollbacks
Rolled back critical civil rights protections, harming marginalized communities.
Banned the use of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and restricted the acknowledgment of pronouns in federal spaces.
Threats to Safety and National Security
ICE Enforcement Expansion
Authorized aggressive ICE operations in schools, churches, hospitals, and other sensitive locations, creating fear in immigrant communities.
Pushed policies to revoke birthright citizenship, destabilizing immigrant families.
Pardoning Violent Felons
Pardoned violent January 6th criminals who were released back into communities without proper oversight, threatening public safety.
Climate Crisis Acceleration
Rolled back environmental protections, worsening the climate crisis and endangering public health.
Reassignment of Officials Fighting Terrorism, Crime, and Drug Trafficking
Reassigned or removed key officials responsible for combating terrorism, organized crime, and drug trafficking, weakening national security and public safety infrastructure.
Government Corruption and Mismanagement
Privacy Breach
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unlawfully granted Elon Musk and his team access to sensitive government payment systems, compromising the privacy of millions, including Social Security recipients and taxpayers.
USAID Sabotage
Ordered USAID staff to stay out of their own headquarters after Trump agreed with Elon Musk to shut down the agency, undermining global humanitarian efforts.
Neglecting Basic Needs of Americans
Housing Crisis Ignored
Did nothing to address the housing crisis, leaving millions spending nearly half their income on rent or mortgages.
Shameful Minimum Wage
Refused to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25, condemning millions of Americans to poverty wages.
Bizarre and Reckless Behavior
Absurd Foreign Policy Ideas
JD Vance claimed Trump would "take Greenland" without regard for international diplomacy, showcasing reckless foreign policy ambitions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the leader of El Salvador and discussed deporting US citizens to a prison in that country known for human rights abuses.
This comprehensive list underscores how Trump’s early actions prioritized the wealthy, dismantled protections for everyday Americans, and compromised the safety, security, and well-being of the nation. This isn’t just a reflection of the past. It’s a warning for the future. If this much harm was done in just two weeks, what can we expect over the next four or forty years?
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Mea Culpa
I sincerely apologize to everyone who couldn’t get into our event yesterday—we maxed out our Zoom capacity! We truly broke the meeting. To ensure more people can participate, we’ve added numerous smaller events with capped attendance and will continue to add more as needed. Plus, we’re developing a comprehensive toolkit packed with resources to help you build people power in your community. Stay tuned!
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Leader, People Power United
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