Pamela, this is a hostile takeover

Our country's future is up to us, not by wannabe dictators.

Heading into the 2026 midterms, Trump knows he's failing to lower costs for working people. He knows voters are demanding answers about ICE violence and the Epstein crimes. And he knows an unauthorized war could be an easy way to avoid addressing those issues – and tighten his grip on power. With so many in Congress asleep at the wheel, it's going to take all of us to stop Trump's authoritarian regime. Read on to learn how Common Cause is standing up to Trump and how you can help. Pamela, this is a hostile takeover. Trump threatened to destroy state election rules – so he can write new ones himself. [1] And with the first primaries of 2026 underway, Democratic, Republican, and Independent local election officials are sounding the alarm. [3] We need to call the President's election meddling for what it is – a calculated power grab. As if trying to silence voters wasn't enough, just over two months into the year, he's weaponizing our government to consolidate power. He's trying to give himself a $10 billion payout from our tax dollars through the Trump vs. IRS lawsuit, a baseless, blatant cash grab (that Common Cause is taking legal action to stop). [2] His Department of Justice is demanding your private voter data – including names, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers from people in 24 states and Washington, D.C. to fuel his anti-voter conspiracies.[3] And just last week he promised $10 billion of YOUR money to the so-called "Board of Peace" he chairs – a slush fund meant to consolidate power and sideline our country's actual diplomats. [4] These are all connected. Trump promised he'd make government work for ordinary people – but the only person he really cares about making it work for is himself. So, he's tearing down our democracy brick by brick – and revealing his ultimate goal: absolute, unchecked, and permanent power. That's why we're pushing back in each of these fights. I'll be honest, it's a lot of ground to cover. But we can't afford to slow down. In the streets, in the legislatures, and in the courts, Common Cause will continue mobilizing people power to show anyone who's watching that the American people aren't going to give up on our country – AND to put any institution that does his bidding on notice. With your help, we will continue working around the clock to ensure that every voice is heard in the upcoming midterm election and stop Trump's power grab. Our country's future is decided by voters, not by wannabe dictators. We cannot get this done without your support. Chip in $5 today to help us take a stand against Trump's repeated attempts to subvert our democracy. If you've saved your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly: CHIP IN $5 CHIP IN $10 CHIP IN $20 CHIP IN $35 CHIP IN $50 CHIP IN $100 CHIP IN OTHER AMOUNT Thank you for all you do, The team at Common Cause [1] https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/politics/trump-nationalize-elections-constitution-clause [2] https://www.commoncause.org/press/common-cause-urges-court-to-proactively-promote-fairness-in-trumps-case-against-irs/ [3] https://www.commoncause.org/work/common-cause-files-lawsuits-nationwide-to-protect-voter-privacy-and-election-integrity/ [4] https://www.vox.com/politics/479821/trumps-slush-fund-venezuela-oil-gaza-board-of-peace-tariffs Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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