In his speech, Trump told his supporters to call Congress. So we know that his supporters will call their senators, riled up by Trump's vitriol and lies. So we need Democrats to know we have their back—to insist we should reopen the government WITH NO DOLLARS FOR TRUMP'S RACIST, WASTEFUL WALL. Dear MoveOn member,
Last night, Donald Trump took over our nation's airwaves to continue to spread his xenophobic lies and anti-immigrant fearmongering to justify his demand for a wasteful, racist border wall.
In his speech, Trump told his supporters to call Congress. So we know that his supporters will call their senators, riled up by Trump's vitriol and lies. So we need Democrats to know we have their back—to insist we should reopen the government WITH NO DOLLARS FOR TRUMP'S RACIST, WASTEFUL WALL.
Can you call your senators, Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, now to tell them to stand strong: Reopen the government, support working families, and give no dollars to Trump's wall!
Here's where to call:
- Sen. Schumer - (202) 224-6542
- Sen. Gillibrand - (202) 224-4451
Click here for notes on what you can say on the phone and to report your call so we know how many MoveOn members are speaking out.
Our country is in the third week of a government shutdown caused by Trump—and sustained by Republicans—that is holding hostage the livelihood of 800,000 federal workers and their families. Trump didn't even mention these families in his address.
The Democratic-led House of Representatives has already passed a bill to reopen the government immediately. But the Republicans in the Senate are refusing to even vote on reopening the government—despite a unanimous vote on a similar bill just weeks ago.
We can—and we must—do better. We can live up to our nation's aspirations to welcome immigrants seeking a better life for their families. We can invest in resources to more quickly process asylum requests. We can confront the humanitarian crisis the Trump administration is escalating—while refuting the false national security crisis Trump and his cronies are promoting through their xenophobic lies.
Meanwhile senators will be feeling pressure to open the government for the sake of 800,000 workers, their families and communities, and all of us who rely on government services. We must reopen the government—but it's critical we do so on the terms that a vast majority of Americans demand: No money for the wall. And treat immigrant families with respect and dignity.
We know that Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand will be hearing from Trump supporters today, which is why it's critical we also deliver their offices a clear message to stand strong against this xenophobia as they work to reopen the government. Can you call them now?
Click here for notes for your call or to let us know how it went.
Thanks for all you do.
–Emma, Nick, Ben, Erica, and the rest of the team
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