It was perhaps fitting that Munich was the site of the Trump Administration’s dramatic appeasement of the Kremlin dictator, when the Vice President attacked our western allies, and the Defense Secretary weakened our NATO alliance. 🧵
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Trump clearly envisions a world dominated by illiberal strongman, dealing with other purely transactionally. No guiding principles other than power. And no responsibility for others, including their own citizens.
I’ve been adding the request for Schumer to step down to my daily calls to the Senate. I’ve even called @schumer.senate.gov office and requested he step down.
Trump/Musk/Vance speak for themselves & their cult. Not for America. Americans have sacrificed too much to allow them to throw our blood, sweat & tears defending this country w/allies who helped defend it, under the bus. 2 cowards that never served & 1 now defined by association.
Right now the American People do not trust any of you. How the hell do we get behind Ukraine when we ourselves are run by a dictator lunatic and his regime. WE ARE NOT SAFE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY. But sure post about your worry for Ukraine.
Not sure why any of you are playing by the old rule book. Our democracy is dying and it’s time to fucking fight. Everyday democrats should be in front of a microphone yelling that we are now run by a dictator. Full stop! No room for cowards
But now the President has gone further, leaving Ukraine out of the negotiations over its own future and sacrificing our democratic ally in order to appease the Russian dictator.
In going so far as to parrot Putin’s false talking points and to blame Ukraine for being invaded and brutalized by Russia, Trump has undermined Ukraine’s position in potential negotiations with Russia and compromised our own national security interests.
In one week, President Trump’s glaring weakness has done more damage to 80 years of bipartisan U.S. global leadership than all our adversaries could do, combined.
We must ensure Ukraine receives the support and assistance it needs to defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked war, not leave this country to fend for itself.
What ally will trust the United States now that our president has so badly betrayed a fellow democracy?
Uhm? I’m still waiting for that number to our military? I want them to physically remove them from office. They work for me as well as my fellow Americans. So? Either give me the number or call them? I’m pretty sure millions are on board with me. Hand us the number! We got this….
Start investigations now. Don't wait for midterms Don't wait for Republicans. If you all need to hire private investigators do it. Start getting people on the record
And what are you doing to achieve that? Where are the multitude of bills Democrats have introduced to stop this insanity? Why aren’t you and others demanding to get access to Musk?
This administration is serving us Europeans to Putler on a silver plate. We never doubted what a #47 identical to #45 would mean, but we had no say in this decision.
Ukraine is also fighting for Europe’s safety, but it is about to be thrown under the bus like the rest of us.
Uh, we're losing our democracy, Senator. Apparently we're aligning with dictators now. If the Constitution is torn to shreds, which regime will our military support?
Yes. Here is the chance for Congressional Republicans and Democrats alike to stand together in support of continuing aid to an invaded and besieged democratic ally, Ukraine.
The intelligence services of our allies also face the daunting task of explaining stuff to Gabbard and Hegseth (hard to smell his breath when you are on an encrypted phone line).
yeah, because there isn't any constitutional authority which has been held secret until now, and by flipping the switch to the secret 4th "in case of fascism break glass" branch of government it stops the complete disassembly of domestic and post war order
We love you Adam but please look directly into the camera and ask America to organize. Ask us to be peaceful, respectful and intelligent and ask us to be seen and be counted! Your concern is not going to get it done. Ask, demand, that the people take action. Thank you.
You have a pulpit here. What is the Democratic Senate actually *doing*? What do you want *us* to do to support those explicit actions? How do we get rid of Chuck Schumer?
Did you all learn nothing from McConnell’s obstruction as minority party leader?
Hate to say this to you America, but it’s going to be a LONG time before the world even comes close to trusting you again… you’ve made your bed, time to lay in it.
They'll trust us if Trump, his entire administration, Musk & illegal trolls & the entirety of domestic fascist GOP Senators & Reps were in prison for their attempted government overthrow.
Our allies, NATO, UN, EU would help us round them up. So would the majority of our military.
Translation:
We know that Americans are working 2 to 3 jobs bc Congress refuses to increase the federal minimum wage, but Ukraine needs the financial help more than You. 🙄
No shit? You are one of the most powerful people in this country despite being in the minority. What are you doing to remove the failed Schumer from his undeserved leadership role? You were a waste of my vote.
Honestly. There are plenty of journos, pundits and experts to give insight into what is going on. We don't need to hear it from Schiff. Tell us your plan. How about organizing people to rally behind a real fucking plan.
Good evening Senator Schiff. I will get straight to the point. Why is Elon Musk a private citizen allow to have unfettered access to Veterans Data? Also Elon Musk has major conflicts of interest. When are the Democrats going to deal with this criminal?
holly, bubby, they're not leaving the us behind, they are, right now, this second, devising defense strategies against us troops on the ground in ukraine. they are seeing us as enemies, right now right now
“We must ensure the US receives the support and assistance it needs to defend itself against Trump’s unprovoked war on democracy, not leave this country to fend for itself.”
None. For their benefit, our allies should never trust us again. We’ve proven to them that we can go from a stable government and trusted ally to chaos at the flip of an election over eggs, gas, and bigotry. We are one gaslit nation.
No ally will trust you any more. And even if in the next election - if there will be one - the Democrats will get the presidency back, no one can rely any more on a stable US democracy for more than 4 years. Unless you win over some Republicans to get rid of Trump the US is doomed.
Pretty much no one. He shouldn't have been allowed back in...the judicial branch of this country has been an epic failure...from the Supreme Court on down. Everytime he was brought up on charges-even with evidence...he was set free.
Who's this "we" white man? We is Trump's government, and last I checked he had full control over both houses and all 3 branches. What are "we" supposed to do about this? How can "we" ensure anything at all anymore? What's the plan stanley, now that you're speaking for "we", and not I?
I know...And of the last 3 weeks of daily calling, I only got through once. Voicemail are full, emails never read/returned. All performative rhetoric. Not just depose that guy but also Hitler 2.0 and his goons.
Can the Senate do something g to stop him. This massive slaughter of our government and our long time allies and partnering with Putin? Impeach the POTUS and stop the invasion of American citizens private information!!
Trump IS our Adversary. You know he sold those Classified documents to some adversary. Before that he asked for names & addresses of our spies. Some wound up dead.
We here in Europe would like to remind Trump that we were there for the USA when it waged war on Iraq and Afghanistan despite our better intentions. If the time comes to for the US to push back on China, we might not be there.
Mr. Schiff, may I make an observation. Trump talks to the judges of SCOTUS, I almost bet daily. Why don't you guys go talk to them and stress that they are the last line of defense and they can't let down the people. They are the 3rd branch not the 2nds branches pets. Do it publicly to their face.
BILD cited an a report that US may consider withdrawing all troops from European countries that joined the NATO alliance after 1990: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Kosovo.
There’s only one issue-How to remove the current executive branch roots and all. If we don’t, we lose our democracy, our sovereignty, and perhaps our lives. This is a fight that involves more than speech. It requires dramatic action by those who have power and influence. It will involve great risk
Senator Schiff, Why are you grandstanding on here instead of devising a strategy to fight against this Administration? People that follow you on social media don’t need you to give them a blow by blow of what’s happening. WE KNOW! We need you to provide leadership, devise a plan, execute the plan.
Yes we see it and are watching it also. It is horrific and disgusting his behavior and that of his henchman the world stage. At least Zelenskyy called out his ridiculous lies
Yes, yes, but what are the Democrats doing to fight all of this? Someone mentioned the need for a daily press conference by the Democrats at the Capitol to highlight what is happening nationally and internationally. Your voices must be far louder!
Trump signed an executive order granting only the attorney general or the president the authority to interpret laws executed by the executive branch, and called himself King.
This is a coup, why are you not calling to impeach him?
The Rs have the majority in both houses.
8 of the 10 house Rs who voted to impeach lost their seat or didn't run. They learned their lesson & will never vote to impeach.
Also, based on the info they consume, their constituents sincerely believe the🍊🤡 agenda is good & wait to see what happens.
Yep, cognitive dissonance is a powerful affliction. However, many cult members are on government fixed incomes & in corrupt red states. Unless Musk can set the algorithms to pay only MAGA voting folks in red states, they'll be squealing like baby pigs at the slaughter house.
If he has access to the databases they are saying he has access to then I think that's a possible feat, but I also believe that Trump and his cronies will still point the finger at Democrats and plenty of MAGA will eat it up
Good point, but there are always neighbors who will be left out because of tech errors. This will cause envy and anger, setting one MAGA fan against another.
A call for impeachment can always happen, and then force the sycophantic cowards to go on record as voting against it rather than letting nothing happen without outcry
A call for impeachment can always happen, and then force the sycophantic cowards to go on record as voting against it rather than letting nothing happen without outcry
That’s exactly what happened the last two times he was impeached…they don’t care and they believe no one can stop them. Some 2nd amendment shit is def going to go down.
I agree that it is, unfortunately, but I also believe we should always demand and hold him accountable for these atrocities, and one way is to demand impeachment each and every time he does something unconstitutional, regardless of the actual outcome
At this point I am thinking we need the military to remove him. He is officially a domestic threat. They are definitely causing a financial crisis. He called himself king. Congress also breaking their oaths. The whole system collapsed already. Need him removed and a whole new election & replacement
I think we have to. I think millions of us are going to have to start crying out and then some generals somewhere are going to have to split and it’s going to have to get messy. Because all other guardrails have failed.
I think this will happen but I also think no one will arrest him, compounding the constitutional crisis. I live in NC. When you talk to the offices of Budd, Tillis, etc they absolutely reply with unwavering support for all he is doing. They don’t care that it’s treasonous
For the love of god, Democrats, in your communications, please focus on how Trump-Elon's actions are *directly* affecting people in this country. We must tie people's pain to Trump.
Great talking points. Did you have a committee look these over? Make sure they aren’t too strong?
What are you actually doing? You’re a party leader! LEAD.
What is going on with our foreign policy? Where are the Republicans (any) who have been elected to keep us safe? Putin now rules? Trump has absolutely capitulated to Putin!! Wtf??
Except Neville Chamberlain did what he thought was in the bets interest of the UK and world peace. Trump is appeasing Putin for his own personal benefit.
No one. Not a single ally trusts you and they haven’t for weeks
Your country was sold to Putin and Elon so if you want it back someone better be talking to your military leaders about their oath to the constitution and what an illegal order looks like TODAY.
Read House of Trump House of Putin. Great book describes the early years of the trump/putin relationship. But the vast number of associated characters whose names you will find familiar puts it all together.
You need to be filibustering every single thing to do with Musk’s government contracts. You need to be fighting back. Democrats don’t get rewarded for not being Republicans. Do things that help people and propagandize it. Fight like you’re trying to win
Our Democratic Senators are doing everything they can and more for the entire country. What needs to happen is protests at each Republican Senators and Representatives offices!!! They are the ones that helped get us into this mess.
Well, only the NATO alliance with America has weakened. It seems Europe has reached out with words of support for Canada. Although Europe has not agreed on an answer to the Ukrainian issue, everyone is resolved against an American-Russian deal.
BILD cited an a report that US may consider withdrawing all troops from European countries that joined the NATO alliance after 1990: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Kosovo.
To see a US president sucking up to Putin, repeating Russian propaganda, and betraying our allies is beyond sickening. I see zero Republicans putting their foot down about this.
Until your friends on the other side of the aisle who are aiding and abetting the now crowned King give a crap, democracy will continue to breathe it's last breaths.
I have never been as ashamed, embarrassed and afraid for America in my whole life. MAGA, BULLSHIT. trump is BETRAYING America & the free world. This will live in infamy.
Correction, those that have seen this type of systematic destruction of a country lived through it during Nazi Hitler and the destruction of Germany's democracy. Apparently we haven't learned from history and now we are doomed to repeat it again but within our borders. Time for action!!
Yes, I agree, there are very stark parallels, I was only stating the difference from then and now is how tech has been able to radicalize ppl quicker and easier especially knowing history. And tho there was misinformation before it's 2.0 now. So that's the only real difference
Totally understand, sorry I wasn't trying to be an ass. 😉 Just can't say enough about what's going on. It's like they are oblivious or zombies to what is happening. It's so freaking scary and gets scarier everyday that something isn't done.
Got what u were saying, there's just a twist now, the amnesia is astounding. And tho we will suffer, there will be a bit of joy on the fafo for the masses of fools. Every day is a new shitshow.
There are plenty of articles to use in the constitution to remedy this situation. Yes, not all Republicans may be initially on board. However, they didn't vote for Musk either. Their constitutes are suffering & they're hearing about it. It wouldn't take much! Private vote, article1🪖
Okay Senator, I see you are stepping it up with your rage. Keep feeding it. We will need you to defend us in a bit, after We The People have done the dirty work.
You are right, and now all members of Congress should get together and fight back. If all 262 members divide into groups of about 4, you can go after 65 attacks on democracy, truth, justice, decency, authoritarian power grabs, etc., daily!
Divide and conquer! Go after every infraction!
JDV was practically kissing the hands of Germanys right wing. And you’re right, it was fitting he chose Munich (very close to Dachau) and the site of the 1972 Olympics that cost the lives of Israel’s athletes.
This is all so unbelievable and an outrage. We need LOUD STRONG government leaders to do something! The end of democracy, the end of the USA is coming, and we are sitting here watching it happen. S O S!!! HELP
The Munich Agreement, signed on September 30, 1938, was a settlement between Germany, Britain, France, and Italy, allowing Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a German-speaking region of Czechoslovakia.
Czechoslovakia, excluded from the negotiations, was forced to accept the loss of territory. The agreement is now widely regarded as a failed attempt to prevent World War II, as Hitler violated it by occupying the rest of Czechoslovakia in March 1939.
I get paid that day and I usually run in and pick up my month's supplies from various stores.i will not be shopping that day.if I go into town at all,it will be to visit my dispensary for my months worth of cannabis
Stop telling us what we already know. You have access to the resources to devise a strategy to respond. The Rs hamstrung our society for 30 years, there is something there to use against them. Figure it out and then come tell how to help.
Trump has turned his back on Europe and is apparently siding with Putin. Why, I may wonder? Is it because the Russian intelligence services have compromising material on him such as the infamous pee video or is it because he simply prefers dictators to democratic countries?🌻
I echo the call for the Dems to have a more powerful presence and daily news briefings with an up and coming moderate being the point person. Buttigieg might be the right person. Right now the public hears independent Dems speaking about various issues but we the people need to hear ONE voice.
Get busy with the rest of you Dem colleagues and do something other than posting the obvious and increasing our stress and fear. No more fundraising until you do something!!!!! Play like repugs do- it’s the only way.
They are handing this country to Putin. Clearly Russia played a long game and we actually lost the Cold War on Election Day. Why isn’t anyone doing anything? He called himself king and all you democrats are acting like it’s 1996 and you’re debating a farm bill. HE CALLED HIMSELF KING.
So do something! Quit holding back! We all know there’s more you could be doing. Or is there too much money in this for politicians? Sorry it’s how I feel at this moment.
I am really disappointed. I am also shocked to that the US has just left Ukraine. That is horrible and on par when we exited Afghanistan. We can do better.
Sen Schiff, I get the news from news organizations. From you I expect leadership in the fight against the Trump/Musk coup.
Out of your offices & into the streets of DC where you ought to show up in front of the IRS building demanding entry to stop the DOGE minions from stealing our financial info.
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Please stop preaching to the choir and actually do something productive.
You must replace Schumer with a real leader, ASAP. Out-McConnell the majority like they so easily did to Schumer and his majority.
It's only my family that's at stake.
What ally will trust the United States now that our president has so badly betrayed a fellow democracy?
Trump is fashioning himself into the American Putin.
Ukraine is also fighting for Europe’s safety, but it is about to be thrown under the bus like the rest of us.
Might you and House Rep Eric Swalwell use your considerable political skills to organize a #dailypublicbriefing to counter the daily flood of lies?
We have got your back but We also need Democratic leaders to LEAD America away from fascist tyranny and oligarchic greed.
You have a pulpit here. What is the Democratic Senate actually *doing*? What do you want *us* to do to support those explicit actions? How do we get rid of Chuck Schumer?
Did you all learn nothing from McConnell’s obstruction as minority party leader?
Our allies, NATO, UN, EU would help us round them up. So would the majority of our military.
We know that Americans are working 2 to 3 jobs bc Congress refuses to increase the federal minimum wage, but Ukraine needs the financial help more than You. 🙄
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/02/19/nominee-va-deputy-role-questioned-senate-over-firings-elon-musk-access-veterans-info.html?amp
Americans don't realize the lasting damage internationally Trump has done.
Depose Drumpf or WE'RE ALL FUCKED!!!!
https://youtu.be/6G8fu50VRXo?si=90YtML69iakDt-Zz
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you used to be a respectable member of Congress.
Where is the action? at least obstruction?
PUT MAYOR PETE IN CHARGE
Take a page from Donald: act like you’re in charge for 4 years even when you’re not.
This is a coup, why are you not calling to impeach him?
8 of the 10 house Rs who voted to impeach lost their seat or didn't run. They learned their lesson & will never vote to impeach.
Also, based on the info they consume, their constituents sincerely believe the🍊🤡 agenda is good & wait to see what happens.
Needed to impeach: 221
Number of DEMS in House: 215
There are definitely not enough votes in the Senate to convict.
Try this:
https://www.schiff.senate.gov/get-in-touch/
What are you actually doing? You’re a party leader! LEAD.
Your country was sold to Putin and Elon so if you want it back someone better be talking to your military leaders about their oath to the constitution and what an illegal order looks like TODAY.
Russia can’t beat Ukraine
Divide and conquer! Go after every infraction!
https://axnotes.substack.com/p/the-character-of-the-russian-regime?r=5apm22
1. Deny a Quorum
2. Block Unanimous Consent
3. Max Out Debate Time
4. Delay and Disrupt
5. Blanket Opposition
Follow McConnell’s playbook. No Business as Usual!
Blockade the senate.
Gum it up.
Refuse quorum and unanimous consent.
Attach an amendment to everything.
Whatever it takes.
This isn’t an intellectual debate. It’s a street fight.
https://bsky.app/profile/noelreports.com/post/3lilxs2hlic2q
Out of your offices & into the streets of DC where you ought to show up in front of the IRS building demanding entry to stop the DOGE minions from stealing our financial info.