CALL TO ACTION #861: Trump’s Abuse of Power Escalates Following Acquittal (February 19, 2020)
258 Days
Until the November 3rd Election
TRUMP’S ABUSE OF POWER ESCALATES FOLLOWING ACQUITTAL
The GOP‘s sham trial and acquittal have empowered Donald Trump to raise the stakes on trashing historical American norms and values.
In the past two weeks, he has escalated his flagrant flaunting of the law, admitted committing the offenses for which he was impeached, and continued to commit illegal and impeachable offenses.
- Bribery
- CBP given intelligence community level security
- Using DOJ and CBP to protect himself and exact retribution
- Abusing pardon power
- Purging National Archives ICE records and denying NSA access to phone calls
- Misusing Congressionally appropriated funds
- Admitted Solimeini was not an imminent threat
- Set up a direct channel from Guiliani to Barr
- Threatened House Democratic leadership, the whistleblower, Lt. Col. Vindman, Judge Amy Berman Jackson, DOJ prosecutors, and Bolton
- Fired Lt. Col. Vindman, his brother, and Amb. Sondland
- Approved Barr taking over all cases pertaining to Trump
- Approved Barr using outside prosecutors to re-examine convictions of Trump associates and prosecute his perceived enemies
We must continue to push our Members of Congress to investigate Trump’s on-going crime spree, AG Barr‘s involvement, and draft new Articles of Impeachment if necessary.
Trump’s egregious behavior will continue to escalate unless he is held accountable. Do not succumb to fear, disappointment, or exhaustion.
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today . . .
. . . because I am deeply disturbed that Trump continues to abuse and consolidate power, using threats, intimidation, and administrative departments to harm his perceived enemies and reward his associates. I urge the Senator to insist that House investigations into Trump’s behavior and on-going violations begin immediately.
Thank you.”
SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR RON WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today . . .
. . . because I am deeply disturbed that Trump continues to abuse and consolidate power, using threats, intimidation, and administrative departments to harm his perceived enemies and reward his associates. Is Greg Walden going to sit back and let this happen? Does he think retiring will protect him from his complicity? Tell him that I demand immediate House investigations into Trump’s on-going abuse of power and obstruction of justice.
Even after announcing his retirement, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.
Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDENDC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**
Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Watch Party – Medford
TODAY: February 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/democratic-presidential-candidates-debate-watch-party-medford-3/
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Malheur County Town Hall – Vale
February 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-jeff-merkley-malheur-county-town-hall-vale/
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Baker County Town Hall – Baker City
February 20 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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Illinois Valley Indivisible Postcard Party – Kerby
February 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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U. S. Senator Ron Wyden Jefferson County Town Hall – Madras
February 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden Town Hall – Medford
February 22 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Watch Party – Medford
February 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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De-escalation Training – Talent
March 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting Featuring Representative Pam Marsh – Phoenix
March 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Rogue Indivisible Spring Fundraising Event & Silent Auction – Grants Pass
March 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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VOTER ISSUES PROJECT ROLLOUT & PIZZA PARTY – TALENT
March 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Women’s March Southern Oregon – Medford
March 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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SOURCES:
Inside Trump’s week of rage and retribution
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/inside-trump-s-week-rage-retribution-n1136401
This is how democracy dies — in full view of a public that couldn’t care less https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/15/this-is-how-democracy-dies-full-view-public-that-couldnt-care-less/
Democrats, don’t let Trump off the hook
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/17/democrats-dont-let-trump-off-hook/
Sally Yates: Trump thinks the Justice Department is his personal grudge squad – The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/14/sally-yates-trump-thinks-justice-department-is-his-personal-grudge-squad/
Why We Should Worry About Donald Trump’s DOJ Interference | Time
https://time.com/5783007/donald-trump-doj-resignations/
Trump raises possibility of suing those involved in prosecuting Roger Stone https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-raises-possibility-of-suing-those-involved-in-prosecuting-roger-stone/2020/02/18/238279fc-5250-11ea-9e47-59804be1dcfb_story.html
Trump threatens lawsuits over Mueller probe – POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/18/donald-trump-mueller-probe-115751
The pardon power and original intent
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2018/07/25/the-pardon-power-and-original-intent/
Trump pardons former New York police commissioner Bernie Kerik – CNNPolitics https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/18/politics/bernie-kerik-trump-pardon/index.html
Trump accused of another quid pro quo, this time with New York – POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/13/trump-new-york-investigations-114991
Trump targeting New York Global Entry users smacks of retribution – The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-punishing-new-york-smacks-of-retribution/2020/02/14/74fd1f48-4cf7-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html
Border Patrol Will Deploy Elite Tactical Agents to Sanctuary Cities – The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/14/us/Border-Patrol-ICE-Sanctuary-Cities.html
William Barr’s actions spark unease among US prosecutors – CNNPolitics https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/15/politics/william-barr-roger-stone-prosecutors-outrage/index.html
The CIA in the Age of Trump – Just Security
https://www.justsecurity.org/68539/the-cia-in-the-age-of-trump/
Trump says he might keep others from listening in on calls https://apnews.com/8b1f11cefbf7ae7b35a05abed78b0f76
White House effectively admits Iran did not pose an ‘imminent threat’
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/white-house-effectively-admits-iran-did-not-pose-imminent-threat-n1137711
The National Archives Is Deleting Records About Trump’s ICE Policies | The Takeaway | WNYC Studios https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/national-archives-deleting-records-about-trumps-ice-policies
Trump is seeking to rewrite history of Russia probe after impeachment acquittal – The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/something-has-to-be-done-trumps-quest-to-rewrite-history-of-the-russia-probe/2020/02/15/ea7a1b06-4f61-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html
Trump contradicts past denials, admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine – CNNPolitics
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/13/politics/trump-rudy-giuliani-ukraine-interview/index.html
