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BREAKING: Led by Army Veteran @RepThompson, Veterans in Congress joined by other Members call out Trump for threatening to use the military against the American people.
Link to tweet
Link to tweet
eShirl
(20,421 posts)Traildogbob
(13,160 posts)Like Jesus did. He was sent personally by God.
MLWR
(1,076 posts)progressoid
(53,368 posts)That's great. Now what.
Redleg
(7,026 posts)What else can they do at the moment? I am simply gratified that some of the Dems are speaking out. I know it doesn't seem like much but I think it helps.
Billsdaughter
(187 posts)"TERSE letter" but I agree it's baby steps right now. Each step more folks get on the train to victory with us. With every single protest whether it be written, showing up in person, or with our wallets we are increasing our numbers, our presence and our impact.
mountain grammy
(29,209 posts)Over and over
Magoo48
(6,738 posts)Id like to see military officers and enlisted personnel become more proactive across the board, as well as veterans groups active now.
littlemissmartypants
(34,343 posts)After you copy your right clicked link. ❤️

KS Toronado
(23,862 posts)Mike Thompson
Ted Liew
Zoe Lofgren
Dave Min
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Henry "Hank" Johnson
Dina Titus
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Brad Sherman
Chris Deluzio
John Garamendi
Derek T. Tran
Sara Jacobs
Madeleine Dean
Mark Pocan
Jahana Hayes
I see some Democratic names, any of these Rs?
red dog 1
(33,464 posts)According to Deseret News, in Congress, 70 Republicans and 28 Democrats are veterans.
https://deseret.com/utah/2025/01/02/congress-utah-military-veterans-caucus-army-navy-air-force-marines-lawmakers/
There are 80 veterans in the House of Representatives.
https://veterans.house.gov/resources-for-veterans/veterans-in-congress.htm
KS Toronado
(23,862 posts)dumpie must have threatened to put their names all over the Epstein files if they did anything he didn't like.
Thanks for the info.
druidity33
(6,933 posts)Fil1957
(873 posts)calimary
(90,773 posts)And all his stupid power-mad threats, and attempts to hog the spotlight!
GO AWAY, DONALD!!!
spanone
(142,053 posts)Cheezoholic
(3,903 posts)It won't. The popsicle stick of World dominating power has been licked. Every time in human history that fucking thing gets within a tastebud, blood in the streets.
red dog 1
(33,464 posts)BidenRocks
(3,487 posts)A heads up that we hear you, to our veterans and troubled active duty/reserve members.
Stand back and Stand by!
It's about to get wild!
usonian
(26,589 posts)The threats and destruction grow daily.
Former King Trump, meet Former Prince Andrew.
IN HELL

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