I’m writing from the heart of Washington, DC — where Donald Trump has just seized control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deployed 800 National Guard troops into our streets.
This is not law enforcement. This is occupation.
And Trump isn’t stopping here. As armed patrols sweep the capital, he’s threatening to “restore order” in cities across America — laying the groundwork for a coast-to-coast crackdown.
We cannot wait to act. Congress must move now to rein in this power grab before it spreads.
👉 ADD YOUR NAME: Tell Congress to Stop Trump’s DC Occupation
A Chilling Power Grab in Broad Daylight
Trump’s unprecedented seizure of local control is a trial balloon for full-blown authoritarianism.
As Rep. Pramila Jayapal said, this is a dictator’s move — grabbing power to intimidate voters, crush dissent, and cling to control by force.
And the justification? A lie. Violent crime in DC has been declining, but Trump is weaponizing fear to justify sending troops into American streets. If Congress doesn’t act, we will see this playbook repeated in blue cities nationwide.
Our Revolution Is on the Ground
Our Revolution’s DC Citizen Action Team is in the streets right now — fighting back against this authoritarian occupation.
This week, we’ll be on Capitol Hill delivering our message directly:
Congress must act immediately to restore local control of DC’s police and demand the withdrawal of all National Guard troops.
We’re scaling up our organizing to meet this moment — but we need every voice possible to push Congress to act.
This Is Bigger Than DC
This is not just about Washington. It’s about the future of our democracy. If Trump can seize a city’s police force today, he can do it anywhere tomorrow.
That’s why we must stop this authoritarian power grab now — before it spreads.
✍️ ADD YOUR NAME: Tell Congress to Defend Our Democracy.
When we organize, we win. Let’s make sure this is the moment we stopped Trump’s march toward authoritarian rule.