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Our Revolution Condemns Trump’s Illegal Escalation Toward War With Iran

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Our Revolution Condemns Trump’s Illegal Escalation Toward War With Iran

As Trump Escalates Unauthorized Military Action, Our Revolution Launches Petition Urging Congress to Block Strikes and Pass the Sanders-Khanna Anti-War Bills

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Our Revolution, the nation’s largest grassroots progressive political organization, condemned President Donald Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional military strikes on Iran. This illegal escalation, launched without congressional approval, is a dangerous step toward yet another endless war—and a blatant attempt to consolidate authoritarian power under the false guise of national security.

Within hours of the attack, tens of thousands of grassroots members of Our Revolution signed a petition urging Congress to immediately back legislation introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna to block unauthorized military action and restore Congress’s constitutional authority over matters of war.

“This is not leadership—it’s a calculated and dangerous abuse of power,” said Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution. “We’ve seen this playbook before. The lies that launched the Iraq War led to hundreds of thousands of deaths, trillions of wasted dollars, and decades of instability. Trump’s strikes on Iran are no different: launched without legal authority, based on false intelligence, and carried out in defiance of diplomacy. Even U.S. intelligence agencies have reported that Iran is nowhere near having a nuclear weapon—this escalation makes the world less stable and puts American lives directly in harm’s way. We must not allow Trump to exploit global instability to expand executive power and wage unchecked war.”

Our Revolution is calling on Democratic leaders to rise to the moment by unequivocally supporting the Sanders and Khanna legislation and making clear that the Democratic Party firmly stands gainst war and unchecked executive power. The American people deserve moral clarity and a strong, principled stance against illegal military action– something we have not seen from Senator Schumer and Representative Jeffries, whose vague and cautious statements fall far short of what this moment demands.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY:

Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution, is available for interviews to discuss the Sanders-Khanna bills, the constitutional crisis at hand, the dangers of renewed Middle Eastern conflict, and the urgent need for Democrats to stand up for peace, diplomacy, and democratic checks on power.

 

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Our Revolution is America’s largest grassroots independent political organizing group, born out of Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign. It focuses on mobilizing communities, electing progressive champions, advocating for progressive policies, and transforming the Democratic Party to serve people, not corporate interests.

No Troops in Our Streets: Trump’s Authoritarian Crackdown Must Be Stopped

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At Our Revolution, we stand firm against President Trump’s alarming deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles and his threats of broader military crackdowns across the nation. These actions are not about public safety—they are a blatant abuse of power meant to intimidate, inflame, and silence dissent. The line between civilian and military rule is sacred in a democracy, and we must defend it at all costs.

This Is Authoritarianism, Not Safety

Trump’s use of combat-trained troops to confront peaceful protesters is not about protecting communities—it’s about flexing authoritarian control. The military is not equipped for crowd control or de-escalation, and weaponizing it to score political points is a hallmark of tyranny. This is a deliberate attempt to intimidate Americans exercising their constitutional rights, not a step toward restoring order.

The Constitution Is Under Attack

By deploying troops against Americans—over the objections of local leaders—Trump is trampling on the constitutional right to peaceful protest. These military crackdowns are a dangerous escalation designed to silence dissent and erode the foundations of our democracy. We cannot allow this assault on our freedoms to go unchecked.

Congress Must Act Now

Our elected officials have a duty to stop this authoritarian overreach. Congress must use every tool at its disposal—funding blocks, hearings, and legislative limits—to halt these dangerous deployments. This is not a time for silence or half-measures. The future of our democracy hangs in the balance.

Join Us: Demand Action

Add your name today to call on Congress to stand up for democracy and stop Trump’s military crackdown. Together, we can send a clear message: No Troops in Our Streets!

History will judge this moment. It will record who stood against authoritarianism and who stayed silent as our freedoms were threatened. At Our Revolution, we know that when we organize, we win. Let’s rise together to protect our democracy.

DEFENDING THE US POSTAL SERVICE

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Our Revolution recently joined with the American Postal Workers Union to organize a powerful grassroots Day of Action against privatization threats and attacks on collective bargaining.  

From big cities like New York to small-towns in Iowa, thousands chanted “The U.S. Mail Is Not for Sale” and vowed to oppose plans by the Trump regime to dismantle the USPS.  

As Mark Dimondstein, President of the APWU, told Our Revolution members at a recent virtual town hall, “Privatization is a mathematical equation—shifting public money to Wall Street investors for maximum profit, not service,” Dimondstein said. 

“The administration’s corporate coup is hollowing out essential services, paving the way for billionaires to cash in while degrading workers’ rights.”

GRASSROOTS DEFEAT MUSK IN WISCONSIN

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GRASSROOTS DEFEAT MUSK IN WISCONSIN!

Elon Musk just got handed a major defeat in Wisconsin — and we showed the country he’s not invincible, and that when we mobilize together, we can stand up to even the wealthiest billionaire bullies.

But let’s be clear: Musk is far from defeated. 

Right now, Musk and Trump’s plans to gut the Social Security administration are starting to take effect, their attacks on NPR & PBS are at a fever pitch, and their legislation to gut Medicaid is coming to fruition.

Here’s the good news: Musk’s humiliation in Wisconsin has Republicans panicking and looking to distance themselves from his destructive DOGE agenda. 

We have a narrow, critical window to exploit this growing division to protect programs that millions of Americans count on every single day. The Our Revolution team has just decided to double down on targeting vulnerable Republicans to stop Musk & DOGE in its tracks.

Let’s not forget the havoc Musk’s DOGE agenda has already unleashed: Thousands of critical public jobs gutted from USAID and DHHS. Entire departments slashed, undermining health, education, and humanitarian efforts globally.

Musk’s defeat in Wisconsin was a resounding condemnation of his agenda. He put himself on the ballot with his vote-buying antics and million dollar check event last weekend. 

Our Mobilization Team called and texted over 60,000 supporters in Wisconsin – and we proved that when we organize we do win! And as Bernie put it, Musk’s Wisconsin setback proves something powerful: when we unite, our grassroots movement of everyday people can defeat the wealthiest person on earth.

DEM LEADERS SURVEY 9,024 PROGRESSIVES SURVEYED MARCH 17-18 99% DEMS MUST FIGHT TRUMP/MUSK MORE 88% CHUCK SCHUMER SHOULD STEP ASIDE/ BE OUSTED AS SENATE MINORITY LEADER WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGER AGAINST SCHUMER FOR HIS SEAT 86% WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGES 83% AGAINST ALL 10 DEMOCRAT SENATORS WHO VOTED FOR THE FUNDING BILL. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, AS HEAD OF 90% DSCC, SHOULD RECRUIT BETTER CANDIDATES TO STAND UP TO TRUMP

Dem Leadership Survey Results

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DEM LEADERS SURVEY 9,024 PROGRESSIVES SURVEYED MARCH 17-18 99% DEMS MUST FIGHT TRUMP/MUSK MORE 88% CHUCK SCHUMER SHOULD STEP ASIDE/ BE OUSTED AS SENATE MINORITY LEADER WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGER AGAINST SCHUMER FOR HIS SEAT 86% WOULD SUPPORT PRIMARY CHALLENGES 83% AGAINST ALL 10 DEMOCRAT SENATORS WHO VOTED FOR THE FUNDING BILL. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, AS HEAD OF 90% DSCC, SHOULD RECRUIT BETTER CANDIDATES TO STAND UP TO TRUMP

 

Senate Democrats could have blocked the GOP spending bill. 

Instead, Chuck Schumer and 9 other Democratic Senators CAVED.

We asked more than 9,000 progressives what they thought:

  • 89% think Schumer should step aside as Senate Minority Leader
  • 86% think if Schumer refuses to step aside that efforts should be made to oust him from his leadership role.
  • 86% would support a primary challenger against Schumer for his Senate seat.
  • 83% would support primary challengers against all 10 senators who voted for the funding bill.
  • 96% think Kirsten Gillibrand, as head of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, should recruit better candidates willing to stand up to Trump and the Oligarchs.
  • 99% want to see Democrats fight Trump and Musk more.

From the text box (5,000+ comments):

“Schumer has been an embarrassment for years. We need an opposition party, the Democrats are anything but!”

“I’m a lifelong Democrat, but I’m so frustrated and discouraged that I’m thinking of becoming an Independent.”

“If you don’t get your shit together real fast, it’s gonna be too late.”

“I changed my voter registration to ‘None. No Party.’ The Dems need to fight harder/more viciously.”

“Wearing pink and holding a *** sign is doing nothing. FIGHT BACK. This is the battle for democracy and you think that wearing a pink sweater is going to do a damn thing?! F*** the high road. Fight dirty.”

“This is why democrats lost and will continue to lose. Listen to Bernie!”

“Betrayal.”

“Don’t let them mess with my social security.”

“Weak, unorganized, lost.”

“I am frustrated. The direction of the democratic party has been a disaster.”

“Wildly frustrated and defeated. The GOP has been playing dirty for over 10 years. Why do the Dems keep rolling over and letting them win every time? Now it’s reached a point where we may not come back from this. You’re failing all of us.”

“I’m angry and embarrassed.”

“The whole party has lost its way. If the Party doesn’t change it’s way it will cease to have any influence.”

“Bernie for speaker!”

“So many of them talk about how dangerous Trump and the Republicans are but are essentially complicit through their inaction or in this case action.”

“They have voted to help Trump kill us. Sickening and deeply disappointing.”

“What a bunch of weak and disgraceful representatives.”

“There’s no way to reform the party. I’ve given up.”

“Cowardice.”

“We need a viable third party. Bernie, I don’t trust you anymore. I can’t make another donation because I’m worried you’ll sell out to the Democrats again.”“I quit. Changing to Independent after being a lifelong Dem. No spine.”

“I’m in shock. Why do they do this to us?”

“Democrats are too wimpy / not listening to ordinary people.”

“I’m feeling very alienated.”

“Disgusted at the capitulation.”

“We need new leadership!!”

“My party has no backbone!”

“Appalled.”

“FIGHT BACK. THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY IS AT STAKE!”

“Finished. Done. They are Republican lite. There is no party for us.”

“AOC should primary Schumer.”

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TRUMP IMPACT SURVEY 3,000+ SURVEYED MARCH 8-9 28% HAVE ALREADY BEEN IMPACTED BY TRUMP'S ACTIONS IN OFFICE 60% EXPECT TO BE IMPACTED BY TRUMP 2.0 3% VERY CONFIDENT THE DEM PARTY WILL FIGHT TRUMP'S POLICIES EFFECTIVELY 56% NOT CONFIDENT DEMS WILL FIGHT BACK 90% DEMS RESPONSE HAS BEEN WEAK, DISAPPOINTING OR UNACCEPTABLE TRUMP IS TARGETING MEDICAID, SNAP, SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION, STUDENT LOANS & MORE.

Trump Impact Survey

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TRUMP IMPACT SURVEY 3,000+ SURVEYED MARCH 8-9 28% HAVE ALREADY BEEN IMPACTED BY TRUMP'S ACTIONS IN OFFICE 60% EXPECT TO BE IMPACTED BY TRUMP 2.0 3% VERY CONFIDENT THE DEM PARTY WILL FIGHT TRUMP'S POLICIES EFFECTIVELY 56% NOT CONFIDENT DEMS WILL FIGHT BACK 90% DEMS RESPONSE HAS BEEN WEAK, DISAPPOINTING OR UNACCEPTABLE TRUMP IS TARGETING MEDICAID, SNAP, SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION, STUDENT LOANS & MORE.

People are being hurt by Trump’s actions. We can’t afford for Democrats to “play dead” and wait for Trump to fail — as strategists like James Carville are pushing.
We surveyed 3,000 Progressive Democrats across the country, and 28% say they and they’re families are already being impacted by Trump 2.0. Another 60% expect to be as Trump targets Medicaid, SNAP, and other crucial programs.
90% said the response of Democratic leadership ha been weak, disappointing, or unacceptable. Just 3% say they’re very confident that Dem leaders will do what’s necessary to fight back against Trump’s dangerous policies effectively.
We need a unified opposition against Trump.
Donate to help us push Democrats to hold the line and pressure the handful of weak Republicans to defect — we must block Trump’s Budget Scam that would cut programs to fund more tax cuts for the wealthy.
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CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES

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The House GOP, under directives from Trump, passed a budget resolution last night to slash Medicaid. It clears the way for massive tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.

Trump has made it his top legislative priority to gut Medicaid and SNAP for tens of millions of Americans. In fact, Bernie says cuts to Medicaid will be a DISASTER for nearly every single American.

This fight is FAR from over. Our Citizen Army is flooding Congressional offices with calls, and we’re fighting tooth and nail to flip the two Republicans we need in the House to prevent Americans from losing healthcare. Right now, we need our entire grassroots movement speaking to their leaders.

Will you send a message to Congress and demand that your lawmakers PROTECT Medicaid? Stop this transfer of our tax dollars fromgovernment programs to billionaire bank accounts!

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PROTECT PUBLIC MEDIA

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After facing one Republican assault after the next in recent years, NPR and PBS are already hanging on by a thread. And now Trump and Musk want to completely gut the most trusted, unbiased source for news out there. WIll you urgently add your name to save PBS and NPR? 

Musk has floated lots of ideas to cut spending – eliminating entire government departments and firing thousands. But one of the most concrete things on his list is slashing HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of dollars in annual funding for PBS and NPR. 

It’s not a new threat. Republicans have been waging a war on public broadcasting for years, trying to do away with free, fact-based independent journalism that is required by law to be objective and free from corporate or political agendas.

When Trump tried to slash public media funding during his first term, millions mobilized to stop him. Trump lost that fight, but this time could be different as Republicans line up behind him and Musk pushes harder than ever for major cuts.

We’re going to be ready. 

Together, we can fight back to save NPR and PBS – and win. But it will only work if we mobilize in MASSIVE numbers, then relentlessly lobby Congress to keep public media alive. That work starts NOW – will you add your name to send a message straight to Congress? 

In this polarized environment, free and independent media is more vital than ever. And that’s exactly why Trump and his oligarch buddies have settled on PBS and NPR as targets – without this vital public service, they’ll be free to spread all the disinformation they desire.

Together, we can save one of our most important tools left to expose their lies. 

Rapid Response

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Our Revolution has launched a new Rapid Response Team — connecting progressives around the country in a network that can jump into action to resist Trump.

Sign up to get looped in and we will reach out with actions — which could include calling your reps, joining a protest, or amplifying an important information on social media.

Hundreds have already signed up — and we need you to be part of the team!