Republicans on Capitol Hill are shying away from criticizing Trump’s policies over fears for their physical safety and that of their families, a Democratic member of Congress has said www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... - ThreadSky

peterstefanovic.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Republicans on Capitol Hill are shying away from criticizing Trump’s policies over fears for their physical safety and that of their families, a Democratic member of Congress has said
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/republicans-trump-threats

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charge256.bsky.social•1 day ago

Once Trump is entrenched these republicans will be purged anyway.

charge256.bsky.social•1 day ago

Republicans grow a pair, it's your effin job. What a bunch of pussys. What are all your guns about.

tiktokghost.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is zero leadership on behalf of the ppl. They make 100 grand to do what exactly??

demwriter.bsky.social•1 day ago

How can we put up with an administration that allows sycophants to threaten our legislators? This is an authoritarian coup that is not going to suddenly get better. Talk to neighbors, family, friends and know their standing on this.

marcosantana.bsky.social•1 day ago

Asking state police to go hunting, on behalf of the politicians being threatened by the MAGAs, is necessary.

Or Americans can create their own posies to hunt them down.

Be aware that the FBI and DOJ may now be a source of the threats.

@govpritzker.illinois.gov @governor.ca.gov
@maddow.msnbc.com

radios2.bsky.social•1 day ago

Then quit. Seriously. If you can stand up for what you believe in, you aren’t doing your job anyway. What I would really like to see is then exposing the threats and police taking those threats seriously.

neenakat.bsky.social•1 day ago

Government waste?

kevingrobinson.bsky.social•1 day ago

Only cowards and collaborators bow down to Dictators! This isn't normal USA! The GOP do not deserve your vote. They've betrayed their oaths and the Constitution!

whileincare.bsky.social•1 day ago

Trump's turning into a right deluded dictator

doubrelle.bsky.social•1 day ago

They had plenty of opportunities to challenge him but chose not too - its front and centre cowardice

keepingtherepublic.bsky.social•1 day ago

Then resign! Get a job in business or become a lobbyist and let someone with a spine take your seat.

abstrusination.bsky.social•1 day ago

And always get a hotel room on the ground floor.

idahogem.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Well boo hoo, they should have said something before the FBI became compromised. How come no one had come forward anonymously?

mamactivist.bsky.social•1 day ago

When will the shoe be on the other foot?

patrioticcats.bsky.social•1 day ago

What
Dictatorships
Do

nintyfan1991.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yup. If it isn't (JUST) this, Elon's likely paying them too.

dmarston.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Then what do you think its going to be like in the near future if people think they can get away from it. The time for standing up to oppressive policies and behaviours is the moment it starts, before a firmer security presence is established

mynahleague.bsky.social•1 day ago

Still cowards. Many in the judiciary are standing up to Trump, this after doxxing and receiving death threats.

redwingblackbird.bsky.social•1 day ago

What about all the risks and dangers the corrupt chaotic TrumpMusk regime is creating for countless families - babies, children, women, and men - here and around the world with their unconscionable, disastrous #DogeHoax.

inthespotlight755.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same happened back in the 30s during the Adolf Hitler times.
History repeating itself? You bet!

johnrya.bsky.social•1 day ago

Then they should Resign and let someone with a Spine replace them.

fitzchain.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Addendum: These are the hills that are worth a final stand. (n.b. stands are rarely final). This cowed, waiting in silence results in lost ground and, certainly, the opprobrium of history.)

fitzchain.bsky.social•14 hours ago

A time of cowardice and equivocation.

gregwithinhislight.bsky.social•1 day ago

Then resign, Republicans. I need somebody who'd fight for democracy and our constitution.

trcolorado.bsky.social•1 day ago

I agree- they can and should resign. The worry that someone worse could replace them doesn’t hold water. They are doing nothing but enabling the destruction of our country and our lives.

cheddarz.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm a brit, but it's not uncommon here for an MP of one Party to 'cross the floor' to the other side if they feel their current one no longer represents their views.

govwatchernow.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cowards. The poor starve and will ultimately die. Thrown out of nursing homes, parents unable to work because their children lose daycare and headstart. Food stamps cut for working families who are trying but not quite making it. To do this to give Wealthy like Elon Musk, Zuckerberg!

redacted100.bsky.social•1 day ago

brizo75.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can someone explain how no speaking out as your country is being ransacked and pillage from within, for fear of harm, is in any way shape or form, fulfilling the duty of public service.
It is MORE important to speak out BECAUSE you feel unsafe to criticise...that is the job.

bingo46.bsky.social•1 day ago

🐈🐈🐈

leerudnicki.bsky.social•1 day ago

"Nazis R Us"

whysocialmedia.bsky.social•1 day ago

hartleyispissed.bsky.social•1 day ago

They fear Trump’s retribution more than that of their electorate? That’s stupid.

brownsuddenly.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think it's also his Maga/nazi base that they fear.

It's cowardly though, regardless.

hartleyispissed.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yeah.

desertbeegirl.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is when you all stand together against the bully.
Repeat it loudly what was threatened and for fox sake impeach this sorry sack of….

agood1.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Wait up don’t they all carry guns on the republican side?

618hoodoo.bsky.social•1 day ago

A pretty feeble excuse, even if true, all the more reason to stand up and be counted in a united front. Many are the same who supported the insurrection, it appears their consciences have now got the better of them. Cowards and traitors.

tjkumba75.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh, so they're cowards, unable to represent the people they serve.

tjkumba75.bsky.social•1 day ago

Correction- they are unwilling to represent the people they serve.

nroodt.bsky.social•1 day ago

So, apart from being corrupt, they are also cowards! Fine bunch of people the US citizens have elected!

bertiebirdman.bsky.social•1 day ago

#Mafia state

affirm-sanity.bsky.social•1 day ago

They are moving us toward civil war so what do they expect.

agdun72.bsky.social•1 day ago

Just shows you how chicken shit and weak willed these sycophants are

voxindie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cowards.

uncommon-sense.bsky.social•1 day ago

Someone needs to invade US in order to install democracy there 😉 has the president gone full on dictator now?

wovlad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Republicans chose power and money over saving the country. They knew what he was like, how incompetent he was for public office. How bad he was the first time. They could have voted him out and didn't. They made their bed now, and they have to make it fit to sleep in again.

rikmoore.bsky.social•1 day ago

So now they are fearful of threats?

unicornbubbles.bsky.social•1 day ago

Amazing as they have the power of impeachment and fear him for their family's safety though by not confronting him, they expose this abuse to this country and the world.

They could even legislate laws on anyone terrorizing them to ensure maximum penalty. They have power though crippled by fear.

facelesscontent.bsky.social•1 day ago

I worked for six months with a Russian scientist qualified in applied laser technology’s from Stockholm university. I asked “why do you have to return to Russia” answer “If I do not my family will suffer” Welcome to Russia

musicemt.bsky.social•1 day ago

Than why not turn the table

dustyk504.bsky.social•1 day ago

Exactly. These cowards could use it as a campaigning tool. The old "They're attacking me because I'm working for you" spiel. Imagine if a quarter of them doing this, they could stop all of this.

1elnaphant.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fuck them. The policies of this administration are jeopardizing all of our safety -vaccines, U.N. , Medicaid, free speech , human rights, education, veterans, the list goes on. We are all afraid but we have the fortitude to stand up and protest. They can’t even do their jobs. They are pathetic

ellenvoteblue.bsky.social•1 day ago

They should have thought of that when they failed to convict him in 2021 after he was impeached.

berniecav.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nazi thugs and criminals.

mikebrady.bsky.social•1 day ago

Congress - and Parliament - urgently need to conduct a hearing in Musk’s Mars plan.

Journalists should be reporting the scale and schedule of Musk’s plans.

Report what he posts on X.

Musk posts and other references in this 🧵⬇️

04-05-33.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’ve thought this for a long time.

2alarm.bsky.social•1 day ago

What bullshit. Then resign.

realcombatsystem.bsky.social•1 day ago

gruvee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Our leaders were elected to protect our Constitution, freedoms, rights and liberties from enemies foreign and DOMESTIC no matter their politics. Those, above all else, should be guiding Stars of Representation.

I will be god damned if I will let fear drive me into the shadows.

n-l.bsky.social•1 day ago

Tagging With Remembrance...

#AgainstAllEnemiesForeignAndDomestic

#ForeignAndDomesticEnemiesOath 👀

#DesignateThemAsForeignAndDomesticEnemies

#ActionsNotWords

#NotAnOligarchy

#AskActiveDutyWhatSacrificeIs

#ActaNonVerba

#Oath

gruvee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Want to know how the Nazis came into power?
The German govt shied "away from criticizing Trump’s [Hitler's] policies over fears for their physical safety and that of their families"
I get why regular citizens might not challenge, but those elected to protect us regardless of party?

fwells.bsky.social•1 day ago

Voting for thugs has consequences it seems.
In fairness, who could've known that? 🙃

megaark.bsky.social•3 hours ago

America as we knew it is gone.

benparer.bsky.social•14 hours ago

You mean they’re not alphas, just gutless wimps

roncross.bsky.social•1 day ago

Trump has always loved the MOB Boss mentality and method of operating. Now HE is the Mob boss.

beep-guy.likes.fishing•1 day ago

They supported him so their stupidity was the cause, "you get what you ask for" I don't feel a bit sorry for these losers.

brownsuddenly.bsky.social•1 day ago

It will get much more dangerous for them if they continue to enable Trump.

harsum.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fear is what a bully requires to succeed at getting away with whatever he wants, they should fear what he wants more

biffster01.bsky.social•1 day ago

They signed up for it.
Fucking pussys. Afraid of their own party.

dustyk504.bsky.social•1 day ago

Every single day, these Maggots prove how unpatriotic & cowardly they are. THEY are the ones who do not deserve a paycheck or the job.

hanson412.bsky.social•1 day ago

I just read this article. We have officially become an authoritarian country when you fear saying anything negative about the leader.

humanity101.bsky.social•1 day ago

amateurebutter.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/republicans-trump-threats

forukraine.bsky.social•22 hours ago

The new Democracy they voted for scares them?
Wondering who are the stupid fuckers?

daniswissmiss.bsky.social•1 day ago

So is the only solution for them to find strength in numbers. I can imagine it is terrifying but how have they let it get to this? When they had the chance to impeach they should have taken it and requested protection. Now it may be too late.

sulook.bsky.social•1 day ago

They all need to stand up to defeat him. This country is counting on them.

daisycloud.bsky.social•1 day ago

Then they should consider leaving - unless their families are saying for them to stay and keep all the perks of being in office even though it means keeping schtum about the Everything - all those elusive values that are in the shredder - due to their silence.

daisycloud.bsky.social•1 day ago

Which is a problem in itself. Choice time. Who are you? What and who do you represent?

skinlessgorgon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Silence media check
Silence opposition check
US on way to being Russia? Czech

swedenord.bsky.social•1 day ago

Waaaa. Who’d have thought it would be so easy to scare politicians. BTW, you should
be scared of both sides since they all hate you.

letscare.bsky.social•1 day ago

So what can be done confidentially? Secret vote?

seitzbg.salty.house•1 day ago

Sounds like bs imo

trmyerscough.bsky.social•1 day ago

Plus they all want to be the “next president” - and if you piss if the MAGA lot… They unfortunately haven’t realised yet that Eric Trump will be handed the presidency by daddy

jft97lfc.bsky.social•1 day ago

No sympathy for the GoP who wanted this, they knew what they were getting when they endorsed him.

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