Because they aren't actually doing anything. They're just saying stuff. Just like they always do. Yap yap yap yap yap yap yap, little yappy dogs all bark, no bite.
We're being led by geriatric chihuahua's.
Current democratic leadership (DNC)
All of the people you name have to follow their orders because the DNC controls the pursestrings for their campaigns.
The new DNC chair is 51. There might be hope, but the old farts have to go. Now.
With all due respect, fuck statements. These empty words will get you nowhere. What's needed is ACTION. Protests, marches, boycotts, all flavored with catchy insults to throw at Trump daily. Get on CNN and call him a useless orange shitstain.
We lost the Supreme Court for an entire decade because selfish idiots stayed home or voted for Stein who is now back in her home tucked under a blanket in Lexington, Massachusetts because she never gave a crap about anyone in Michigan. Her mission was only to reinstall that violent criminal dictator
You have to assume an ongoing democracy to buy in to Dem strategy. They think as though midterms are a salvation day. That is at risk of suspension or being gamed as we have just seen.
Then we are doomed if they can’t see what is happening now. It’s the reason project 2025 is moving so quickly. They predicted it’s how democrats would react. You can’t win if you don’t strategize to be one step ahead.
Trump would be in prison if Garland had acted immediately and if Biden had packed the courts, there would be no bullshit immunity! Biden did great things but he failed democracy…and now the Orange bastard is reversing everything and destroying America.
I agree…..Biden and Garland’s two biggest mistakes.
Now we are paying.
Everyone saying Trump would have packed the courts, too…lol.
Well, how many laws would t have been overturned had he done it in his administration. Blatent human rights laws that needed protection.
I get what you’re saying but it’s not a solution. If they go after musk first, it weakens Trump. We deal with him next.
Our Supreme Court is corrupt. Screw them
I agree, so he needs to stop playing fair and throw some curveballs. As I said, get on CNN to supposedly make a whatever statement. They will expect him to play by the rules. Once he is live, use the opportunity to say something like "Our Orange Shitstain of a president is a reckless, pitiful idiot"
Mr Jeffries, you have always had my utmost respect…but with all due respect, unless every single dem is not seen screaming from the rooftops and giving back as much chaos as the GOP is instilling in the American people, then we don’t want to hear it. We NEED action YESTERDAY! Scream NO to everything
While you, the people do -what? I really don't understand that not half the country is out on the streets. Demonstrating. OK, I am European, we do that all the time because we know that democracy is not a given.. you have to really want it and stand up for it.
If Syria a third world goddamn country can oust a fucking dictator after get this 50 FUUCcckkking years we can get rid of this Swamy fuck face in less then one if the right mindset is in place we cannot allow for tyranny and treason end this beautiful country! All wars were fought 4 a damn reason
Start calling him out at EVERY turn…LOUDLY, PUBLICLY and OFTEN…get on podcasts, social media, news programs, newspapers…flood the zone…lawsuits, lawsuits lawsuits
We need someone a lot more combative in that leadership role. I love Mr Jeffries and he is a wonderful person, but he is not the person for this moment when everything is burning down around us.
So brave of you to write a sternly worded letter! Btw, a rich billionaire from South Africa just illegally hijacked our whole treasury payment system….
Mr Jeffries, we feel like that the
Government Failed us! We heard the former Attorney General say that nobody is above the Law! Why hasn’t
anyone done something about
Trump and his Idiots!
You best be doing something much stronger than releasing a statement. This will do nothing if all you are doing is trying to cling to “norms”. Show some teeth.
I can appreciate that, but figuring out how Congress can do their jobs better and to hold Trump accountable is not my job. My job is to continue calling my representatives and tell them what I am expecting. Congress’ job is to keep democracy safe and hold Trump accountable.
I wish this dude would shut the fuck up. Listen, no one gives a good goddamn about your motherfucking statement. All you and other Democrats have done the past several years is release statements and walk up to a podium in front of cameras spewing some bullshit story about how upset y’all are.
We are so tired of Democrats not doing a goddamn thing. Do you honestly think that we’re going to be praising you because you released a fucking statement? Get fucked! I’ve been commenting on your post and I’m gonna say it again we don’t need leadership like you for the Democratic Party.
We need leadership like @aoc.bsky.social and @repjasmine.bsky.social for this party. Maybe we should create a new party and break away from having to deal with y’all‘s bullshit all the time plus the Republicans. So once again from one Democrat to another, screw you, Jeffries.
Ya ya, your statements do nothing. Meaningless words when no actions are taken. We need a leader, someone who will hold rallies like Trump and be on every news show and podcast and take the fight to Maga. You are not it.
Rep, Jeffries - with all due respect, these are words. What are you actually doing to stop this? We need action, not continuous empty platitudes. It sometimes feels like this is the Democrats version of 'thoughts and prayers'. When will we see aggressive action? Now is not the time to be passive!
We do have systems in place. They're being dismantled and ignored by the MAGAt Moron and his cronies. The people that are supposed to be fighting for us are sticking their heads in the sand! It's f@*$ing maddening. Everyone needs to buck up!
💯 Rep. Jeffries! It’s time for you to start leading, or are you going to sit back and watch our country be destroyed? Dems need to stand up and fight!!!!
We need concrete guidance, specific tactics, meaningful strategies from our Democrat. We need the contact info of all Ind. and non-MAGA Repub local Congressional and State leaders who will stand with Democrats to stop MAGA before it’s too late. America is dying before our eyes. Let’s DO something!!
TALKS CHEAP!!! What about tRump threatening to release FBI agents personal info. to J6 crims.Surely that’s illegal if not immoral!You should be fighting tooth and nail or America will be gone straight down the shitter and into hell!
You're correct, Hakeem. so, what are you going to do about it? Talk...then nothing. Just like all the members of the party who talk loudly, ask for money, and DO NOTHING.
More comments like this. These Democrats represent us they work for us and they’re not doing their job right now they’re sitting at home instead of in Congress. They need to do their damn job or this country will be in ashes.
Pease do mire than post…we need ypu act. We need aggressive pushback…did you see Tim Walz (former vp candidate) suggestions? You’re sitting on hands while Trump shuts down benefits systems, ignores Ct order & worse?
What are you going to do? If nothing, get out if the way of those who will/can!!!
I do but I actually think I'm going to join the marches physically in my city. This virtual stuff gets nothing done we need to be visible in large crowds to draw attention enough that the propaganda media cannot deny us
Because we have to do EVERYTHING while our elected officials with their Cadillac healthcare and golden parachutes kick back in their cushy offices writing fucking statements. Step aside Hakeem. AOC should be our minority LEADER.
We appreciate the memo but what exactly is the plan here? Can the Dems PLEASE get out of their comfy PJ's and get their asses to DC?? The "president" is burning the constitution and there's a foreigner taking over the Treasury department and USAID! WE NEED YOU NOW... Go go go!
They can take over the narrative- take a lesson from trump
Stay in the news cycle every day- find a way to reach people & keep them inspired - Was trump quiet & apathetic when he was out? NO- he built & persisted & lied- DEMS can do it - just drop the lies. Voters need something to vote for.
DOGE is *not* an official cabinet position, nor was Musk elected to office.
They could, and should, have Musk and his “team” physically removed from the premises and stripped of leaving with any materials, by Congress, Capitol + DC Police, with news crews in tow to document it all.
Who will undertake such a removal? Trump has blessed DOGE to act in his name, unelected or not. Republicans are complicit in their silence. So far the take-over has been frighteningly effective.
Test the limits, as a retired Navy Officer & DON Civilian if these guys show up at my office in the PTGN I would be courteous but on the phone with Force Protection & my command leadership. These neophyte’s have no clue how quickly they would be escorted off the reservation. Stress test the system
Exactly. The first line of defense is our military and civil servants, which is why DOGE is attacking them.
They're using intimidation, which can be effective if people give in. But resistance can, and most often does, work.
I hear you, but as a Navy Officer you have the mettle to push back, imo the civilian career employees are not used to intimidation and fearful tactics. Maybe the FBI employees can stress test the system.
Republicans have the majority. If they decide to take their Article 1 powers back, they can make demands on Trump, but they’re afraid of Trump & Musk.
Democrats have no power right now to do shit because they’re in the minority.
"They could, and should, have Musk and his “team” physically removed from the premises" - how exactly does that work when Democrats are in the minority? Please explain how they "could and should."
I hate the MAGA movement as much as anyone but your claim is empty.
He needs to be arrested!! A private citizen going IN to the FBI and hijacking servers, attempting to access the govt payment system! That’s sabotage of the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
WHO of us would get away with that!!
None of us are the richest person in the world who bankrolled the presidential campaign of the current President of the United States.
There’s different rules for different people.
Republicans were only able to block legislation that was required to pass with 60 votes. Republican attorney generals in Republican led states sued to block executive orders by Obama & Biden, like Democratic AGs are doing now with Trump’s executive orders.
Frankly, I’d just like to see them DOING something. Anything other than silly letters that you KNOW orange jesus won’t even read. Maybe “y’all” could try something other than the “Nancy Know-it-all” stance and pitch in. Some of us are trying to fight back.
Crazy how when republicans are in the minority they’re able to bring the democrats’ policies to an absolute halt but democrats are completely powerless to do the same. Why do you suppose that is?
"it's up to voters" to do WHAT, exactly? you're a pro-trump moron. the dems have plenty of things they can do, and instead you're defending them as they kowtow to trump's every fucking whim.
No one has been silent.
Not only are they speaking out, his orders are being challenged in court—there are currently at least 5 or 6 court cases against his unconstitutional executive orders.
The plan is for every American to finally feel the unimaginable pain they turned a blind eye to when it affected other groups. Let Trump decimate their lives so they’ll be ready to sprint to the polls if we ever have an election again.
One senator could stop just about anything. Filabuster anyone? The GOP uses this and the Dems are to afraid to step out side of "norms". The dems have some power but they choose not to wield it because of "norms".
Filibuster what exactly? Do you know how the filibuster works? It’s used in the Senate for any legislation that doesn’t involve budget reconciliation bills. It requires 60 votes in the Senate to pass any legislation in the Senate that they can’t pass through budget reconciliation—that’s it.
I feel we are at a point where we have to tell our government representation how to do their fucking job. They are two obtuse to know any better. They ain't coming to save us, that is on us and we failed Nov 5th. Now what? Obstruct and protest every way we can!
It's called forward thinking or being "proactive" for when we can. I am sure Schumer has not even thought about it. Too busy worrying about the cost of pizza for the Superbowl. Start hitting up your represenatives now to put it in the strategy. A lot of this the dems do not do...maybe it's time! Wow
Impeachment and charges for trump musk et Al as treasonous traitors is all that’s acceptable at this point. Dems can stop crossing lines and make republicans own trump solely. Whoever stands up to him will own elections. Special elections just showed this last week. Dems…hmmmm what? Huh?
Don't let elected democrats convince you that this is on the voter's backs again. There is plenty that they can do or should have done already, and that's why we elected them.
Article 14, Section 3 already!!!!
An insurrectionist should have never been allowed in our White House.
This is on voters who voted for Trump, voted 3rd party, or didn’t vote at all.
Voters ultimately had the power to stop Trump when all else failed. And they chose to allow Trump to win the White House again. It’s 100% on voters.
They can get in front of every camera, every town hall, hold press conferences. There’s 215 of them in the house. Get every one of them on TV. Get every Senator on TV. Get to the nations government offices that are being ransacked and resist. It may do nothing, but it would let the people know.
You assume that every television station will give them an open invitation.
Doesn’t work that way.
Many are appearing on their local news stations, like @wassermanschultz.house.gov to let their constituents know what’s going on.
That's a load of 💩 Dems had the majority for the last 4 years and the GOP fillabustered -as a minority- to keep them from passing any meaningful legislature. Why aren't the Dems doing the same thing?
The only bill that has come up since Republicans took the majority is the Laken Riley Act, & Democrats who voted for it voted the way their constituents wanted them to vote.
No they didn't. The Laken Riley act was a waste of time & funds because those laws already existed. I damn sure didn't want my representatives voting for such a redundant bill.
That’s the only one & the Democratic senators who voted for it were voting the way many of their constituents wanted them to vote, regardless of how you or I feel about it.
Yes, big bills. But they did pass some bipartisan legislation with Democrats including the Infrastructure Act, the Safer Communities Act—first major infrastructure bill since Eisenhower & first gun legislation in over 30 years, PACT Act, Chips & Sciences Act.
But not enough. Many important bills were blocked. The last Congress is historically the least productive Congress in the history of our country. The bar is in the subbasement of hell & the Dems are wringing their hands instead of doing their jobs. And you're providing the excuses.
Because what’s going on now isn’t a bill in the senate that’s up for debate. It’s an all out coup. We all need to be screaming to republicans in the house and senate. Flood their phone lines, flood the emails.
Crazy how democrats no matter the margins can’t ever get anything done because of republicans obstruct but also can’t seem to stop anything republicans do when they have a slim majority. It’s almost as if they don’t care. Oh wait…they don’t care. Stop supporting democrats
Your pinned post is a GoFundMe for yourself where you say you stood up for your students against the school district and got fired, but you think Democrats should roll over and do nothing now? Do you think it would have been better if you went along with your district against your students?
I never said Democrats should roll over & do nothing.
I said they’re limited in what they can do & should pick their battles. They should act strategically, not stupidly.
No you didn't say they should pick their battles, you said "it's up to the voters", "Democrats have NO POWER" and "what the fuck do you think they can do?" and you think you're some brilliant political strategist somehow.
More people voted for Republicans to be in the majority. The majority party has all the power. That’s how it works in Congress.
Blame the voters who didn’t show up to vote for Democrats & give them the majority & the White House.
They’re the ones to blame. Democrats have NO POWER now.
It's up to the leaders we elected to tell us who supported them and VOTED them into office to lead us. They need to hold the line for us and tell us what the plan is so we can help implement it.
Not true! They can make a fuss and show us that they at least care about what’s going on. You don’t fight only when you are sure to win! You sometimes proudly show your ass!!!
Ok, seriously, please realize you have no idea how organizing works. It's NEVER best to save energy only for the most important fights, it's essential to build attention and people-infrastructure in advance so they're informed, ready and trained when you need them on an hour's notice at a key moment
You think they’re gonna allow a fair election? Please. They have taken over OPM systems, election systems will be too before the midterms.
And if something slips through, they will throw them out like they are in NC or take over the board to do it like in Georgia
Democrats can do much more than they have. They can show their anger. In the Senate, Democrats can bring many of these nominations to a halt. Republicans did it to Biden. I expect someone like Fetterman to pretend he can work with Republicans, but he's one.
Republicans were able to hold up Biden’s nominees because it was an evenly divided Senate Joe Biden’s first 2 years in office. When it came to a full house vote they were able to use Kamala Harris as a tie breaker but otherwise committees were 50/50.
Senate Republicans now have a CLEAR MAJORITY.
A bare majority in the Senate does not render Democrats powerless. They can put holds on judicial nominations, they can filibuster that requires much more than a simple majority to overcome.
When republicans were in the minority they held 50+ Benghazi hearings, tons of Biden investigations- which were bs- why? - it sets up a story that is covered by the media and it works. Hilary’s reputation got trashed so did Biden.
WTF do you think they can do in the minority?
State attorney generals are already suing over his unconstitutional executive orders, as they have the power to do that.
Tell me, what power do you think the minority party in Congress has the
If they do nothing, they might as well resign. The majority in the house is razor thin. Get to work and do the people's work. The democrat senators need to oppose EVERYTHING. Not be a Fetterman.
Yes
However no midterms are going to help if they don’t start their plan NOW- djt started his corrupt election propaganda before he left office the first time ….. let’s all get busy NOw
They aren’t going to help us, they’re all bought and paid corporatists. We’ve been waiting for them to show some teeth for years and they consistently fail us. We keep supporting this party, and they fail repeatedly. We need candidates with some fight in them and Gerry Connolly ain’t it.
Please for the sake of America take action. Fight through the courts. “Pushing back” is meaningless without specific actions. Step up or step aside. We need the female fighters in the Democratic Party to lead this fight.
Go to every senator's and rep's website in your state. Let them know we are holding them accountable for this mess and they need to protect our federal systems NOW. We must not let them hide.
We the people are looking for guidance and leadership from our democratic leaders. Give us a list of things to do. In order to help stop this. Put the list on the news and social media sites. If we should protest tell us where and when. A lot of people won't protest for fear of the insurrection act.
The military needs to uphold their oath, move in and arrest all the people who are attacking our constitution! For God's sake, do something constructive!
Line of succession doesn't matter now. We get them all out and bring back the last admin. until we can hold emergency elections. All who are in the line of successors are violators of the constitution and their oaths.
We can callback the previous admin. They can control the government until an emergency election can be held. Bring back the civil servants that Trump has fired. It's their job to control the government and make sure things run smoothly on a daily bases. Something is better than nothing.
I am so mad right now! Our government is failing us and nothing is being done about it! Democrats in congress are doing nothing but using it as a campaign tool. To beg for donations. What good are those donations going to do if the Trump admin. takes over the government?
I voted for Harris. Prior to that, I spent hours everyday for 4 years telling anyone who would listen. What was happening and what was going to happen. I made donations to the DNC. I have contacted my representatives directly through proper channel. My reps are MAGA, so that is not going to help.
I voted for Harris. Prior to that, I spent hours everyday for 4 years telling anyone who would listen. What was happening and what was going to happen. I made donations to the DNC. I have contacted my representatives directly through proper channels. My reps are MAGA, so that is not going to help.
If this is an illegal move and everything I have heard says it is. How is this being allowed to happen? Does the oath taken by government employees mean nothing?How is it supposed to be enforced? Who is supposed to enforce it?The current admin.has broken the oath multiple time with no repercussions.
Impeach. And bring it over and over again and again, documenting his crimes and abuses of power in clear, easy-to-understand language. His “brand” needs to be “criminal” 24/7.
Hell yes! Flood the zone with impeachment charges every damn day until they pile up his desk too high for him to see over them! No Justice, No peace! 🚫
You cannot impeach when the psychopath owns both Congress and the SCOTUS.
They fear the scarred, insecure madman.
This is how we perish. It will take every American to fight, get off of your chairs! This is a Coup.
You’re correct. Impeachment and removal can’t happen. But… I think there’s value in proposing Articles of Impeachment in the House as a propaganda/comms tool. And in two years, maybe the votes will be there. Even among Senate Republicans. One can dream.
Fuck them but TODAY there’s nothing they can do about it. We need Dem leaders to lead, because that’s what we got. Pissing and moaning about November is wasted time right now.
While I too expect and demand a lot more from Dems to obstruct this admin, a party in the minority in both houses does not have any power to “have that orange pig arrested” as much as I would like to see it.
Oh great, another statement!!!! Make your statement on the capital steps as you call people to join you in taking on this coup. And then, get the hell out of the way so that AOC can show you how it’s done.
Exactly! Do you think their interns at least read our posts and give them a summary? Cuz they seem completely unaware of what the sentiment of the Democratic base is.
With all due respect Mr Jeffries, we need to see all lot more that written statements. Strong, significant, swift and legal pushback. The Doomsday Clock isn’t the only indication of a more dangerous world.
That's exactly what he said today Dems would be doing. Can we all find a way to stop attacking legislators who are fighting for us & partner with them?
"We're going to fight it legislatively. We are going to fight it in the courts, and we're gonna fight it in the streets."
~Hakeem Jeffries
I appreciate your reply. I will add that while your shared post sounds great…it remains just another statement. Until I see actual implementation of same, I will continue to do what I can to push D leadership into actions. We’re in this together.
Sure: because statements and press conferences do the jib!?! Once again: butter knives to a gun fight. Time to bring these useless leaders that lost to Trump twice to the task. They have failed over and over and need to go!
are you kidding? Jeffries wouldn't know how to find the streets if you dropped him on one. He's plenty comfortable in his fancy office with his lobbyist money. He ain't going near a street fight for anything. "Strongly worded" statements is the.most you'll get from this faker...
It feels like his supporters have been hypnotized and brainwashed. They have a positive explanation for every evil act he commits. They twist things. I'm not sure what has to happen for them to wake up.
When I read that tweet, I was shocked. Especially considering that Marco Rubio has been using posting Bible quotes online as a way of avoiding saying anything substantial. Also, with project 2025, we need to protect the separation of church and state.
I pray YOU all have a plan.
I pray that plan was anticipated in advance since many of us knew 47 would follow through w/Proj 2025's plans.
Fight harder than you ever have, fight dirty- there is no room for discourse and/or bipartisanship now. They don't care a/b bipartisanship, JUST POWER.
A Statement. A STATEMENT!!! WTF! YOU should be on TV 24/7 screaming “TREASON!” at the top of your lungs! Chris Murphy is the only person I see denouncing this shit! SOMEBODY needs to FIGHT FOR US! Statements & Oratory won’t save our democracy.
TV? The right wing turds own the media outlets. They had better stick to foreign outlets if they want any coverage on TV and utilize social media as much as possible.
I voted for Chris and will for president. They better take his lead. He shows true concern, understands the magnitude of the situation, and gets out there. These fucking Democrats sit on their fucking thumbs up their fucking assholes doing nothing. Most of them, anyway.
Thank you, I had overlooked & that's my shortcoming. Jasmine Crockett is amazing. For a junior Representative in the House, she is a force to be dealt with.
Our leaders are not so brave. It takes charisma, bravery, and smarts to fight this kind of government take over. Oh how could the voters be so stupid? Don't they see it will destroy our country? These men do not care about you. They care about power and wealth.
The sooner you get off your ass, get each republican, democrats, independent free thinkers and continue long sleepless nights to purge this asshole and his right wing extremist ideology foot soldiers the fuck out with the help of the military, treason plain and simple is happening in America NOW!
What network is going to put Rep Jeffries on 24/7 when they have all buckled to Trump?
Here's a question: what are YOU doing to help? Have you called your local Dem office to volunteer yet? Or are you just raging on twitter? ACLU? Food bank? Meals on Wheels?
He could organize a protest, be out in public, organize a lawsuit. A statement which isn’t even getting a news coverage is not going to get our country back.
He’s denouncing. No station is going to broadcast the powerless House minority leader screaming 24/7. They need to be smart about when to make a spectacle
Wow, Chuck Schumer was right. "People are aroused."
So, thanks again for another rousing statement, but that's all it is. A statement. Let's see you actually do something, yeah?
Letter agencies have proven time and time again that they are the enemy of the American people. Fuck the FBI CIA ATF and all others whom oppress the people foreign and domestic (especially domestic).
I think Musk is behind a lot of these EO's. Trump doesn't have the brain power to make decisions and act fast. We did not elect Musk. Congress needs to bring him up on treason charges.
I saw another trying to organize for Feb 5th. I wish there was a way to coordinate so many people for just one massive countrywide event starting on the same day.
Whole lotta words to basically say "thoughts & prayers."
Either get off your ass, roll up your sleeves, & get to work filing lawsuits & bills & yell @ every camera & org nonstop what is happening to gov & to people, or get TF out of the way & let AOC do what you're apparently incapable of: Lead
**Rushed off this post - in retrospect, wish I would have named more than AOC - the point is Jeffries is proving he is not the person for this moment & we need a Dem in each leadership role who is ready to scrap & do more than basic business-as-usual platitudes
And here's our statement: Please do something other than make statements. If you're unable to mount any sort of meaningful resistance to this horror show, your statements are just frustrating to people who are anxious, uncertain and very afraid.
Philly - Federal Dems can do more but they were not given power of anything in the Federal Government. That’s what happened in this last election.
Democrats do not have any control.
You can still push for solutions and vocally fight back. Outside of AOC, there has been zero leaders here. As reference, see Republicans when Dems had control prior. Not the time to be flat footed and take it lying down
Let's not forget Jasmine Crockett among the "nasty" women we love. There are a number of outspoken Dems, but these 2 generate more clicks so we get to hear from them more. Still, this doesn't exactly rise to leadership; it's mostly risen to viewership.
Pelosi has done a lot of good but IT IS TIME FOR HER TO STEP DOWN. AOC needs to be the face of the Dem Party or else we're screwed. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
I think we the people are the ones that have to do something. It will require sacrifices. It will require constant protests. It will require nation wide general strikes. Stop the economy. Those better off need to support those that are not, so we can all participate.
Yes, stand up and do something instead of just speaking words. We're sick and tired of all the statements. Your job is to help the American people who want to save our country from a felon lunatic.
The Dems are in the minority, words are their most powerful weapon right now. They should be constantly o TV announcing a 5 Alarm Fire and offering advice and guidance. Their job is to BLOCK, OBSTRUCT and RESIST. 1/2
2/2 It is not their job to look for common ground and vote to confirm cabinet nominees. A few individual Dems are speaking out and putting up a fight, but I've seen no concerted effort to rally the Party as a whole to mount any kind of meaningful resistance. This is disappointing.
100% THIS ☝️ The statistics on the massive amounts of social media posts and news interviews Trump did/does makes him what White House Transition Project Director Martha Joynt Kumar calls an "outlier" based on research & comparisons of Trump's communications preferences w those of his predecessors.
Besides having done more Q&As during his first 32 mos., Trump also tweeted 80,356 times since 2016 (TrumpTwitterArchive). The Dems have done a poor job comparatively whether or not in power. They need to be appealing to the 50% of voters who did NOT want this & are angry & scared.
The source of the statistics is at the https://whitehousetransitionproject.org and the PDF available for download is linked. Get it while you can, as massive amts of web sites and data have already been removed from federal/govt websites in a move that could come straight out of dystopian sci-fi.
One thing he can do is be more clear about what he means when he says “push back.”
Since HE is the guy sitting in the chair, it seems that he would have more details on what can be done than someone on Bluesky who’s just upset because they’re watching their country being torn apart.
With respect,Danieo9, you don't speak for me. Every opposition statement whether written or spoken, is needed. We're all responsible. I've written and called my Republican legislators. I'm educating myself. I'm here. Trump controls the executive branch, believes he controls the judiciary, and
Congress has a narrow majority of Republicans. Dems and Independents can denounce the Trumpigarchy and make opposition statements, but unless the half of us who didn't vote for this make OUR statements as often as they make theirs, we're not going to get those few votes we need to censure this.
I can't agree with this more. We are sick to death of "statements" from elected officials. It's your fucking job to protect this country, and the evidence is clear. You're not doing that job.
DEMS must push nat'l news every chance to creating content of non-political gov't workers & how Trump & his enablers are abusing peoples with wrongful illegal terminations. These stories should be suffocating air feeds & if they news doesn't DEMS need to produce their own content for the stores.
Fuck off you fascist enablers. Everything our country is dealing with is your and the DNC's fault. By propping up garbage candidates since 2015 and bowing to decorum at every gawddamn turn a ton of us are losing our gawddamn rights. You corporate shills. Fucking worthless all of you 🖕🏻
We need people in the streets. PEACEFULLY protesting, but blocking them in any SAFE and legal way possible. As the House minority leader you have the ability to call on people to protest and protest yourself. Please help.
I support you, but WHAT IS THE PLAN? We see what is happening, we are shocked, but the reiteration of the facts is just the first step, we need to hear and see what Democrats are doing to FIGHT BACK. We need ACTION!!!
They don’t have a plan other than ask us for money. Unless they have pocket Congressional Republicans ready to join them on legislation, and enough to bypass Johnson and filibusters and overturn a Presidential veto; or enough to successfully impeach and remove him, they can do nothing.
And unfortunately, Republicans are catching backlash like crazy, so if they come back and continue to do the bidding of the Clementine Cretin, we can be pretty well assured that none of them care to join a coalition to do anything.
Basically don’t give in, but don’t get set on being rescued either.
Campout For Freedom April 20th York Nebraska. The plan is a nationwide Exodus of Trump. If we refuse to work, they go broke. It will take a while. So let's go on vacation. We can find a spot and settle down. Plant seeds. Take care of each other until the government takes care of Trump and company.
Fully agree you have to occupy the streets, cities, main highways, air ports whatever and follow Musk, trail him stalk him, ambush him, overrun him, corner him, bully him, prank him, and his firms - bring the people to leave his firms, stop working for him, same with the other oligarchs helping him
Tomorrow is possibly doge going to Dept of Labor. If that has anything to do with anyone's travel plans. For anyone staying home- start calling your representatives and then call your loan providers, banks, college...ask what they are doing to protect your information since it's all been compromised
***REPOST - CALL TO ACTION: Congress members are not allowed access to the ED building. GO HELP THEM PUSH THROUGH FORCEFULLY!!!! *************The headquarters of the United States Department of Education (ED) is located at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202.
Seceeding sounds good... Other than that, don't give any large corporations your money if you can avoid it. That party lives off greed and power. Let's take that away from them!
I expect you and other Democrats to be on-line and on TV 24/7, rallying people.
Why are there not crowds outside the WH, the DoJ, SCOTUS, protesting?
Why is the response to a coup STATEMENTS?
This isn't Weimar Germany, for God's sake!
DO YOUR JOB!
Please keep them off tv. MSNBC has a whole crew that tells us how our democracy is crumbling in waves. We’ve seen and heard enough. Our goal is to observe and not absorb. Hold fast until the resistance.
I don't know maybe give them control of the house and the Senate again? Maybe in 2 years give them supermajority in both at least the house. We may vote them in but we have the power to vote and we did a sucky ass job the last time don't you think?
My heart breaks every day seeing what trumps goons are doing to the government. You really think we’re going to have fair elections come 2026. Just like Putin in Russia the republicans will win by 90%. No matter what the real public vote is.
No. They did a shit job. They put an elderly demented man responsible for a genocide up for a second term he wasn't supposed to have, and replaced him with someone who was bottom of the barrel in 2020 when it was obvious he'd lost his marbles.
You said what you said, and 2020 was not 2024. Kamala Harris was the most qualified person to ever run for president she had experience in all three branches of government. So take your little self and go do what I said to do earlier.
This last one was rigged. The Election Truth Alliance investigated NV & found evidence. A local station in Nevada reported on it.
Here's a link to their findings: https://electiontruthalliance.org/clark-county%2C-nv
Even Trump said Elon spent time with the computers in PA.
You are 100% correct. Musk was hacking the voting machines, as well as buying votes for dipshit. Republicans have been cheating for years and then projecting it on to democrats. Anyone think Cruz, Hawley, Gossar, Jordan, Grassley, Graham, MTG, Bobert, or any of them are really that voteable?
As someone who has unfortunately lived in SC for the majority of her life, I've seen tons of Republicans hold their nose & vote for Graham even though they despise him. He's got that magic R beside his name. Voters treat it like a college football team.
We’ve done that. Repeatedly. None of this changes without real reform. No more jiggling at the edges. Clearly the executive branch has too much power. Are Dems willing to strip that when their guy is in charge?Oligarchs have too much power. Will they stop taking their money?
Today Musk's doing a physical takeover at OMB & Treasury.
Why did you & House Dems abandon DC during this coup to go scratch backs at the @thedemocraticparty.bsky.social event in Maryland?
Did your ambition eat your spine - and your Oath to uphold our Constitution?
Can you stop scheming and *lead*?
Call America to DC. Rally us around the Constitution. That’s brave leadership. A spearhead is what is needed. As soon as a power-Dem like Harris or Raskin or you calls America to DC for a needed prolonged strike and protest, I’ll be there.
Meantime your words are vapor. Putin chuckles.
Dems must get command of the media as a war weapon in defense of truth & as an offense against lies! Pump the truth into people’s brains who are brainwashed, addled,radicalized to the point of collective insanity.
Trump has control of that weapon & Dems have no strategy or guts to take it from them!
Statements blow away like gas.
Where is the stomach and courage and action by Democrats who are sitting by so quietly while we are being swallowed by a dirty criminal?
We need your help to resist Trump and his cronies. Please do everything you can to cut off funds from DOGE and lock Musk out of all computer systems. Musk is a clear-and-present danger to the federal government. Since he’s unelected, he is easier to deal with than Trump.
Start writing articles of impeachment, plenty of options for crimes committed. Maybe investigate the money that went from Chinese national Justin Sun to Trump and his family?
Statements solve problems just as much as thoughts and prayers.
While you guys are sitting writing a can I speak to the manager Statement.Elon Musk, the shadow president and aides, have access to government data that includes FBI/CIA undercover operatives information let alone every Americans info.
How do we retake control of the voting systems that Elon and his tech bros are hacking and will have total control over every state by then??
Don’t you think there is a strong possibility they hacked voting tabulation systems in the swing states back in November??
Correct. But those also in power that were elected by we the people need to do something. All they are currently doing is writing angry letter. Trump can’t even read so what does that do?
The current republican philosophy is that there is no longer a Civil Service. All jobs are now political appointments. Too bad you guys couldn't protect us. Now we're all getting the benefit of having mussolini lite running the country.
Probably sfa as usual .No harm to them but they seem to be more interested in window dressing imo.
They talk the talk but don’t walk the walk.
We call them plastic warriors where I come from.A wee bit of heat and they melt away to nothing.
That would be ideal, but sadly he controls the military now.
I don’t believe he will be stopped as he dismantles this country, but I hope I’m wrong. It’s heartbreaking to watch.
He doesn't have the military yet, and I doubt they will comply. Besides, Hegseth will be fired at some point soon, as will the rest of his idiot cabinet picks.
The military has a huge white supremacy problem. They voted for this 2:1 over Harris. I don’t know who needs to hear to this, but they are not the good guys and they sure as shit aren’t going to save us.
The White Supremacy militias have been using the US Military as their training base for decades. Pete Hogsfirst stated that it was his plan to purge the US Military of “DEI” (mostly blacks & women), ie, those likely to report & refuse to do illegal activities, like “shoot protestors in the knees”.
Perhaps, but the military is just like any other group of people. It contains those who believe they have a moral purpose, that they serve for the good of all, and it contains those who just love to flex their power over others. My worry is that the latter outweighs the former.
You bring up a great point - our military has some issues with extremists - hence Hegseth and others.
But there are also good, decent people who serve and believe in the country.
The military is probably our last hope, and I imagine there could be a civil war fought between some of those who serve.
Call your ppl back to DC! You are allowing this to happen if you don’t do something now! This is on you. Your silence is deafening and pissing us all off.
We need new people that aren’t owned. These people are owned by the same as republicans and their weak ass bullshit is because they’re afraid of losing their own meal ticket.
Why are you putting this on social media? Impeachment, now. Now. Not yesterday.
While you’re at it, spit AIPAC’s tit out of your mouth Mr. Minority Leader.
They’re looking to replace the constitutional republic with a white Christian (prosperity gospel, end-times rapture gospel) Crusader autocracy. These who don’t fit the mold of their ultra-conservatism will be imprisoned and brutalized, killed, or as Yarvin their philosophical leader jokes— biodiesel
They have the same plan for European and ex-western-liberal nations— turn them inside out into fascist states, ending republicanism, and democracy. Then, the homo/uni-ethnic, New Right autocratic nations, with Russia, with nukes, are to take over the world genocidally.
🚨 KASH PATEL TO DISMANTLE FBI COUNTERTERRORISM TO ALLOW J6/PB/MI MILITIA/OK/3%ERS SPACE TO TRAIN AND COSOLIDATE INTO A PARAMILITARY LOYAL TO TRUMP. WILL BE USED TO PRESSURE MILITARY BRASS, FEDERAL JUDICIARY, CONGRESS, ARREST POLITICAL ENEMIES. FAKE TRIBUNAL TO “GITMO”🚨
Stop posting memos and do something. He needs to removed from office NOW. Take Vance with him.
They are not fit to lead. They are undermining our democracy. They are leading us down the path of dictatorship. If you don’t act now, it will be too late.
What action do you suggest he take wirh a minority in Congress?🤔
Dems are in the minority in all three branches of government; what possible legally binding action can Hakeem Jeffries take?
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Think of how obstructive Republicans were when the Democrats had all three branches of government in the Supreme Court… They may not be able to do much, but they can obstruct the hell out of everything!!!!
If he showed up in person where necessary (FBI offices?) along with all of his colleagues, even being in the minority, I’m sure concerned citizens would show up too. We need to be in the streets showing our resistance. Someone needs to take the lead. It cannot wait.
I am not because I don’t have that sort of influence or experience. That’s why we need those in visible positions to do so. Many of us are willing to do the work, just don’t have the leverage to get a large movement of the ground.
I’ve been saying the same since the SC immunity ruling. Every protest of at least 3% of a population has resulted in change. For the time being at least, we have the right to protest.
We need them on Fox and all mainstream outlets, etc..holding press conferences and interrupting regular programming! Goddamn it…do something and be heard regardless if they’re in minority! Let’s get down in the mud and get dirty with these MFers!!
Considering "news" outlets have already bent the knee, we will see how far they get - before they cut away to the next blathering idiotic statement from FELON47'S WH.
They tried to warn people. What do they do when people listen to liars? They got elected on threats and false promises. 2025 was ignored by voters, and here it is, it's soon going to b law as Congress will start changing Constitution.
The GOP seems to be great at gumming up the works of government to a virtual standstill when they're in the minority. Maybe the Dems should copy their MO and stop trying to get along with these fascists.
we are in this together. Yes our leadership matters. But inward fighting between us and our democratic leadership is what they want to happen. Keep that in mind
They asked for our donations to represent us: and all we get are statements. They coild start organizing the opposition and call to action, but here we are : bunch of collaborators and some bs about God in a throne that , to this atheist, sounds fking deranged for the holder of a secular position
Every action possible, even if we know nothing will come of it. We need to show we will not stand for this and that there are people who oppose. If our leaders stand up, the people follow. We simply have no leaders.
That was not on my channel list. The channels I was watching were making me sick to my stomach, so I turned them off. All about the plane crash (I know, very sad), but nothing about this coup.
Exactly what is the plan? How are we taking our country back? How about talk to NATO see if other countries will help. Organize a walk out, organize a protest but organize it from the Democratic leadership. Get the word out .
They can make news.
Our Congressional representatives can hold secret meetings that get news, they can be theatrical, have a sit in.
Come out of recess, and march themselves at the Capitol
They can call on Americans to protest on a certain day in their own local communities. They can stop whining
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They are on the news. They are making statements … again this is what Americans voted for. We knew this was coming, the information was out there before elections so this shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.
“On the emergency conference call, he urged Democrats to conduct a “day of action” on Thursday and to host events in their districts to communicate “how the Republican agenda will hurt working people to reward the wealthy and well-connected.”
“The job right now is to convince our members that every day needs to have urgency to it,” Mr. Murphy said. “That is an ongoing challenge, to convince folks that there’s no downside in issuing red alerts on a regular basis.”
They can start investigations, they can file articles of impeachment, they can start more investigations. That's one way the R wackos got news coverage, and it worked. People heard about a wild allegation and many believed it. So turn the tables!
You get in front of every microphone, camera, go on every news show, on Fox as well, you vote down every cabinet nominee while pressuring Republicans, you call out every lie for what it is, A LIE. You flood the zone with facts. You don't release a "statement" and just stop.
And then what? We all understand that this is what was voted for? We are in the minority and elected Dems can talk all they want unless Trump breaks a law it won’t stop.
Exactly. It is up to us. We somehow think it is up to elected Dem officials. All they can do is vote on things. The rest is up to us. No Buy 2025 is a start.
You have to be writing something every day, every hour. You need someone to step up and just lay bare the facts, not a spokesperson per se, but a fact reciter.
You need to do more then just put out a statement. Time to play hardball with the Trump republicans. No agreement or yes votes on anything they try to pass thru Congress.
ACTION, please! A media blitz condemning everything and highlighting people who are being hurt by these changes. Hire a social media expert! Some are volunteering their services for free!
America is in a panic. We are unable to read long boring documents at the moment.
It's a nice statement Hakeem BUT WE WANT ACTI0N AGAINST TRUMP & HIS ACOLYTES. Seriously can we not call out the military? Unelected & dangerous people are now in the US Treasury payment system & the entire country is at risk.
Stop making statements and TAKE ACTION. Democrats will never get anyone to vote for them again because of this pathetic lack of fight against this evil fascist regime.
I'm joining my voice to all of theirs; DO SOMETHING. This is blatantly ILLEGAL. Isn't he actually a UK national? Arrest and deport. Also, you all need to tell us what you're doing. If you're afraid to talk to us send Jasmine Crockett bc that woman has serious mojo.
They need to be on alternative media. That's how the GOP were able to reach more voters. Glenn Beck & Rush Limbaugh started it on radio Joe Rogan, Steve Bannon, Alex Jones, Charlie Kirk online. The Dems need to support Meidas Touch, Adam Mockler, Luke Beasley, Mary Trump. Build an online presence.
They're obviously on Blue Sky and fb. Yes, they need to be on alternative media, but they need to be on national TV as well. Think faux news, Newsmax, OAN, etc.
They all also need to be on Bsky. Whatever they do on Xitter needs to be shared here.
I won't support anyone who can't be bothered talking to me where I live.
They are too busy preening in their Ivory Tower making sure they look pious and outraged anytime someone glances their way.
The DNC has abandoned us! We're on our own! It's time for a new, younger (with a few exceptions, Bernie) leadership who are unencumbered by lobbyists and backdoor bargains.
They need to use their massive database to reach citizens the same way we get alerted during an Amber alert!
One abducted child is an emergency. One hijacked country is a crisis!!!
My problem is ppl who complain about Dems and don’t follow or post anything they say or do. You think watching the news is going to show you what they’re doing? House Dems & Senate Dems have press briefings all the time. Ever see that on your news show?
Someone just stated that “we already have media to inform us, politicians should do something other than that or posting memes” and i couldn’t agree more.
This is the message: Trump fired 400 aviation safety officials. Three deadly plane crashed in 3 days. Trump is going to fire 6000 of 13,000 FBI agents on Friday. How many days until a terrorist attack?
Dems have 5 days to tell the world and stop the firings.
Oh, are you getting off your lazy ass to take a swing at this one? Can a tersely worded email be far behind? You ain't leading but two things- jack and shit. You fucking coward.
I know we are all pissed. It isn’t helpful to attack the very people that are trying to push back against what was voted in by your fellow Americans. It’s a horrible situation….we need to all get involved and not expect any level of government to do it all. The people need to protest!
I don’t have time to waste to read this man’s bullshit. Did he mention God again? 🙄😒 JFC keep your creepy cult in doors. That shit is why we are in this mess. When are you arresting bitches? That’s what we want to know. We are ALL citizens. What. The. Fuck.
THIS HAD BETTER BE FUCKING FOLLOWED UP BY SOME FUCKING ACTIONS JEFFRIES!!!!!!!!!!! NOTHING’S EVER BEEN CHANGED BY STATEMENTS ALONE, NO MATTER HOW FUCKING OFFICIAL THEY ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another statement. How about actions and not words? We’ve seen you do it before, now is even more of the time to do it again. Adapt to how things are moving and stop sticking to the “traditional” ways of things. It’s not working.
A single Democrat can bring the chamber to a halt. Considering they can go where we can’t, they can takes a camera crew into the agencies where things are happening and start asking the questions we can’t. You know, like the public servants they are supposed to be. State AG’s can file lawsuits.
You're in luck, of the one thing you said that's actually possible, it's already happening! Many States, including California, are organizing lawsuits against the feds.
Everything I stated is possible. Just actually takes action on principles and morals that they claim they stand on. Organization is great, the issue is that the current administration is waiting for them to finish organizing their thoughts.
This! Mitch McConnell was a master saboteur and obstructionist even when in the minority. GOP somehow manage to find the loopholes while Dems continue to pillow-fight us straight into fascism. We don’t need bipartisanship, we don’t need statesmen, we need obstructionists!
This is why Luigi situations happen. People get fed up and take it upon themselves. Some of the Oldies need to go. Pelosi just bought more stock in Amazon and Tesla and you want us to believe the Dems are gonna help?
It's going to be bigger than that if some elected senators don't get this situation in hand fast. The American people have lost faith in both parties at this point.
I am 100% interested in doing this. How do I start? What evidence do I have? Who is going to take a case from a private citizen to sue Leon or the federal government for a civil matter? We have been betrayed by the highest office in the country. Who the fuck do we tell? They already know.
It would be like any other lawsuit. You'd have to file in federal district Court, I believe (not sure if there is an administrative process to follow before court).
Google indicates that you may have to file an administrative complaint through the agency involved first. It would be the Treasury Department, in this case.
Normally, you file a complaint with the Inspector General of that department (Treasury). Oh, wait, a dozen of the IGs were fired last Friday night. The architects of Project 2025 are telling dufus-in-chief what to do. Every day. He probably just gets a binder every morning of tasks to complete. 😡😡
Dems tried to hold Trump accountable. Republicans refused to have an impeachment trial twice. The judicial branch tried. SCOTUS cloaked him with immunity for his actions. As a result, judges dismissed criminal cases. Voters tried, but 30+% of eligible voters didn't vote in November. Systems failed.
Start with contacting Democrats in your district and in leadership positions. Republicans are complicit but so are Dems if they stay silent or just issue press releases no one reads.
When they realize you are holding them responsible for loss of VA bens, soc sec, medicare disbursements, disability/SSI, business contractors, grants, etc, they will hear you. They have never seen Americans this angry and it is high time they feel the fear. We need to make sure they do.
I think ppl do what you allow and I think there is strength in numbers. If EVERYONE was involved in asking/voting/fighting for better, we'd get there. And if they don't do it, vote them out. Won't know, unless you try. The Dems can't do it alone and Idek if we can make it to the midterms like this.
I sincerely hope the Democrat party understands the gravity of what is transpiring. This is a purge of law enforcement and once it's complete, opposition parties are next, make no mistake. I hope everyone in the party is having some VERY serious conversations right now especially with other branches
This made me SO physically ill to see and made me feel—more than ever—that democrats don’t have our back (some do but they aren’t in control of the party).
Yes, agree! And now 45 hosting Netanyahu in the white house Tuesday. I remember seeing the billboard Israel made to congratulate 45 with the message “make Israel great again”
Aren’t any Republicans that have a conscience or a moral compass- they’re all corrupted & cowards. Saving the US Republic is our Democratic goal now. Dems are doing what they can legally, while Repugnantcans are slowly tightening the noose around their own necks, I’m not going to try to save them!
One very big problem will be that the EU or 5 eyes are not going to automatically share intelligence with these nazis.
Every piece of intelligence have to be screened before sharing with the US. That will be dangerous
Canadian here. YOU'RE DAMNED RIGHT! Especially after today with the damned tariffs your gov't has launched. We've stood shoulder to shoulder with you in war except for Iraq. And you kick us like this? Plus it is gonna hurt you too? America is just lost.
The USA has NATO bases in many EU countries.
They are an intrinsic part of the US defence/intelligence system. It would be fatal for the USA if this intelligence is no longer shared.
Thank you for that, Leader Jeffries...this purge is very worrying, especially because there seems to be no one trying to stop Musk from taking over the Treasury Dept's computer systems. Are we seeing a coup in action?
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We all must push back and not tolerate the hate and evilness…if it’s in the constitution then it should stand!!! Why are certain people allowed to commit crimes and get away with it?
You know if we don’t stand for something we will fall for anything!!!
There is coup in progress! This is not a drill! Have the Courts block the firings as unlawful, deport Musk, block every crazy order tRUmp gives. Stop talking & start doing!! You have to use every peaceful & lawful tool at hand. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!! @repjasmine.bsky.social
Our legal patriots are doing this. Look at what Marc Elias is doing. They can't "deport" Musk. They are using all their tools. How do you think the funding freeze got undone. WE need to be out in the streets like Germany is right now. I keep looking for protests to attend, but nothing...
Every bill they try to make, put poison pills and riders. Every time they talk "RELEASE THE CROCKET". Start countless "investigations". Demand "information". Start rumors and whisper campaigns. Use EVERY dirty trick they use. Start sabotaging with THEIR appropriations, budgets, etc etc etc.
Hitler removed all
democratic institutions in 52 days. President Musk and his toady will beat that record. The US is free falling into a fascist state in record time. This regime will last longer than 4 years.
MUSK IS FORCING A GOV TAKE OVER.
Where are you guys? AT THE LEAST, stop Musk. He’s not even elected!
You all should be EVERYWHERE, yelling this. Be in DC, emergency meeting(s). Where’s the ACTION?
They are. Have you not heard Schiff, AOC, Jeffries and many others speaking out loud and strong. They are speaking up. Which is really the only thing they can do. BLAME MERRICK GARLAND. This lies squarely on his shoulders. WE need to be in the streets! Look at Germany. That's protesting!
People are focusing on the indivdual components, not seeing the forest for the trees. We need to make everyone aware that there is a coup happening by a thousand cuts. Don't focus on each cut, focus on the coup.
Exactly! How is it that he has this type of access and y’all have not arrested him and his team. WTF do you think they are going to do with all the info they are accessing?
Hitler removed all
democratic institutions in 52 days. President Musk and his toady will beat that record. The US is free falling into a fascist state in record time. This regime will last longer than 4 years.
I agree completely. I don't know what will happen to us (Canada) if they manage to remove term limits and destroy the election process! I don't want a corrupt dictatorship next door. 😥🇨🇦
He usurped power from the Parliament as the final nail in the coffin.
If 45 is indeed able to spend money as he's see's fit it renders the house useless, and in the Senate, the way the numbers are, its going to be a long time before we have the majority there.
The US hasn't had its Reichstag Fire and banning of the opposition (about a month in), its Night of the Long Knives and purging of the support base (3 years in), its Kristellnacht and Holocaust (5 years), yet.
He hasn’t locked up the opposition yet. He hasn’t started paying to turn in your neighbor. He hasn’t locked up the artists, intellectuals or gays yet. Yet.
Dear Congressman Jeffries, Elon Musk's non-government agents appear to be interfering with congressional disbursements and accessing highly confidential data. What are you and the Democrat congress doing to protect us?
Yes please. You all took 10 days off. You all waited while Trump and Musk pulled this BS. File in court everything against him NOW. He actually should be arrested and Musk! No more negotiations with Republicans who have no spine.
Sure would be nice to hear some specifics on what you're actually doing to "push back".
I keep getting e-mail with your name on it. I keep looking for words that tell me what you're doing to stop the bastards. But all I ever see is "Send me money!" That's when I delete the e-mail.
I’ve been asking a similar question. Give us specifics! What actions are being taken? I won’t donate another penny to democrats until I see action! As of now I help organizations like the ACLU or Democracy Docket.
What do I propose they do? Ok impeachment is off the table but that doesn’t mean do nothing. Organize how we had best resist. Pick someone to communicate the plan and how we the people can help. Present a unified front. Boycott who? Show up where and when to protest? Who should we call?
With all self-awareness, and it never occured to me until you said that, but there's now a legal precedent for elected officials to be responsible for a rally turning into a mob.
Not that that should deter anyone from doing the right thing. But I understand the caution.
No, they can still propose impeachment EVERY DAY, it won’t have the votes to pass, but it will send a message loud and clear that we the people can support. Calling your Rep if they have an (R) beside their name helps immensely. THEY especially need to know you’re angry! https://resist.bot/petitions/PVYRHL
Actually, actblue could securely be used by Democrats for a fundraiser to collect funds that would be safely distributed to civil servants/federal employees who have lost their jobs and/or are facing expensive court costs due to Republican litigation. I know I would feel better doing something.
I could be wrong, MAGATs are getting alot of theater from the GOP. All over the news, steady drumbeat of good looking talking heads on camera, posting on MAGAT media.
Democrats need to communicate exactly the same way to get through to citizens. Too many do not read, video
dominates their world.
Seriously? Most of them are attorneys! Pretty sure they could independently file something. Let's just sit around and wait for the next election or a republican to gain their conscience. Great plan. 🤦 Whistleblowers? Start leaking documents. Something! Anything! Statements. 😂
They are barely the minority. If they could convince a few moderate republicans to cross over, they could take control of the House. Not likely, but possible. Especially given how alarming this is.
Keep in touch with your democratic representatives, Support them. And write to and/or speak with your local Republicans. Go to demonstrations. In every city. Strikes. Lawsuits. Talk to other voters. Show them the wrongdoings. Get the non- voters on your side.
They could start by voting against EVERYTHING. And yet, Jeffries couldn’t keep the party in line with the Laiken Riley Act — how many Dems in both chambers voted to pass that? How many Dem Senators have voted to confirm one or more of Dumpster’s grossly unqualified cabinet picks?
Embarrassing congressman! Enough with “strongly” worded statements and outraged social media videos. How about Dem Leadership start fighting!!! Start playing by the maga rules!!! Object, Obstruct, and do all you can to defend democracy and the Constitution! GET IN THE FUCKING GAME ALREADY!!!
I'm so disappointed in you and most of the rest of the dems. I have cancer and am fighting for my life. I voted for you guys to fight and stand up for me when I can't. And here you guys are doing nothing but writing letters, while he loots and lies and destroys.
I don't agree. He strikes me as a very bright guy that needs to be listening less to the elderly and more to AOC right now. Part of good leadership is recognizing who to lend your ear to. It isn't always the same person. Now it is AOC and Warren.
He's too feckless and Pelosi controls him. He doesn't have the cojones to be an effective leader. What we need is the old white establishment out of Congress. Pelosi still wields the power in the House. Just ask AOC. Instead of young and vibrant we got old and sick because Pelosi had favors to pay.
Take to the streets. Educate the general public. Build momentum.
The fight for rights will only be successful when you garner the support of the common people. Social media is not a battleground; its impact is minimal when the truth is spoken.
Hakeem, I know this already. What I want to know is WHEN ARE DEMOCRATS GOING TO STAND UP AND FIGHT TRUMP AND HIS THUGS. ITS NOT CONSIDERED STOOPING TO MAGA LEVEL —-it’s saving our lives.
I DO NOT FEEL SAFE ANYMORE.
Because Biden like every single current democratic leader, was a stupid coward stuck in the past, more concern about following “norms” no one gives a shit about anymore.
Exactly! I heard it one time that he was considering expanding the court and setting term limits for scotus. There were also many other small things he could have done to at least alleviate the grave situation that's unraveling right now.
I agree with you. The problem is , we are too nice. We are the party who still believes in good, hope and human decency. I took the time to read project 2025. Wish others did as well.
We will never forget the heroism of these people. They worked to hold a criminal accountable. And we will never let Donald rewrite history. https://youtu.be/52Pye_B3SWk
What about President Elon’s takeover of govt? What are you going to do? Elon doesn’t even need a budget resolution to cut off payments to “undesirable” concepts bc he’s controlling purse strings. Dems aren’t even talking about it. Are you threatened?
Umm, he can't do anything minority power has been gutted through the years. The other 2 branches of govt have willing ceded power. So we can either post about it or we can be about it, but if you're waiting on elected lambs to something, then we are truley fucked
Then all current democratic leaders need to join Biden at the beach! The country is going thru some very serious shit and these stupid democrats are playing it as business as usual. They complain we “do not show up” : we will show up to primary them all out and get new blood already.
And does anyone think him getting access to the backend of government systems means he won’t, at the mid terms and next election manipulate the voting?
The OPM systems are how they knew who to purge from FBI! They have hire dates, performance reviews, titles, social security numbers, birthdates, addresses and more…for every government employee! And they’ve locked OPM employees out of the system and out of the office!!! And we dither!🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
2 days ago? What about USAid? What about Musk mucking about in the Treasury? These are ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES and you have the power to stop this madness! Our democracy is being shattered. STAND UP POWERFULLY AND PUBLICALLY! It is your responsibility to preserve our democracy.
Can you believe he hasn't pressed the EASY BUTTON.....
This constant Democrat whining is so disheartening.
They are doing every single thing in their power. Are you?
1, I'm Australian I'm doing what I can to keep my country from copying you countries idiocy. W, no, they aren't doing everything in their power because not ONE of them has called for ALL Americans to march on their capitals and political offices. They are still playing by rules that dont exist.
How about you have your reps do as much local media as possible in their districts and bring the news directly to their constituents. Get them out there.
What happened to the FBI whistleblower who testified last December that the FBI was being infiltrated by white supremacy? He warned us 2 months ago and nothing was done about it?
It's wild seeing all the leftists showing their true democrat hating colors...commenting hateful things at democratic leaders, doing MAGAts work for them like they've done since 2016!
What do you think they hope to accomplish by absolutely wrecking the public perception of the entire party?
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What is the ACTION you are leading? How do you engage others to support these efforts?
Because having more people actively working to protect the Constitution and the rule of law is a good thing.
Here's a substack on resisting with a list of things to do :
https://open.substack.com/pub/resistproject2025/p/resist-project-2025-815?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=vxyrb
We're being led by geriatric chihuahua's.
So you're saying that
Reps Jeffries, Crockett, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez, Stansbury...there are many others in the House, are "geriatric"?
Geriatrics is a specialty in medicine that includes care for the elderly.
You do know that they worked with legislators in states, in the efforts that got the funding freeze blocked by the courts.
All of the people you name have to follow their orders because the DNC controls the pursestrings for their campaigns.
The new DNC chair is 51. There might be hope, but the old farts have to go. Now.
Just wait a few months.....
This goes beyond our normal everyday politics that we know.
This is beyond our anger now.
He has control of the legislative, executive and almost the judicial branches of government.
I’m not saying we lost, but it’s something beyond national.
We need our allies now.
Hell, we the people saw it before politicians would even consider it.
It was decades of human rights in the line. This is a completely different time.
Now we are paying.
Everyone saying Trump would have packed the courts, too…lol.
Well, how many laws would t have been overturned had he done it in his administration. Blatent human rights laws that needed protection.
Our Supreme Court is corrupt. Screw them
Democrats can spout their protest, but that is all a joke right now.
It’s time to be honest.
It buying from target is not going to stop him.
It’s the world standing up to him that will for now.
We are in a nightmare right now!!
And the votes that he got came from social media.
That’s where they need to get LOUD.
Our hands are tied. Our only hope is the judicial system, which the SCOTUS is in his favor.
Government Failed us! We heard the former Attorney General say that nobody is above the Law! Why hasn’t
anyone done something about
Trump and his Idiots!
You don’t take a pen to a sword fight.
Man up America. Man up.
I am so sorry this is happening. But if successful they will keep going.
Good luck we will do what we can from rest of world 🙏
You're doing everything to stop this, right?
You're fighting tirelessly and not taking the weekend off to skeet "God is still on the throne" or anything useless or feckless like that, right?
What are you going to do? If nothing, get out if the way of those who will/can!!!
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE PUSH BACK PLAN?
Stay in the news cycle every day- find a way to reach people & keep them inspired - Was trump quiet & apathetic when he was out? NO- he built & persisted & lied- DEMS can do it - just drop the lies. Voters need something to vote for.
If you don’t believe the narrative can be changed- then it won’t be changed - I believe it can be changed
They could, and should, have Musk and his “team” physically removed from the premises and stripped of leaving with any materials, by Congress, Capitol + DC Police, with news crews in tow to document it all.
They're using intimidation, which can be effective if people give in. But resistance can, and most often does, work.
Some of y’all need to go back to school & take a civics & government class.
Then what?
Democrats have no power right now to do shit because they’re in the minority.
No, not this citizen.
“Anticipatory obedience teaches authorities what is possible and accelerates unfreedom.” ~Timothy Snyder
I hate the MAGA movement as much as anyone but your claim is empty.
WHO of us would get away with that!!
There’s different rules for different people.
Democrats need a 62 vote supermajority in the senate to pass a quorum call.
Not only are they speaking out, his orders are being challenged in court—there are currently at least 5 or 6 court cases against his unconstitutional executive orders.
Dems playing checkers in a chess game!
Article 14, Section 3 already!!!!
An insurrectionist should have never been allowed in our White House.
STAND UP NOW.
Voters ultimately had the power to stop Trump when all else failed. And they chose to allow Trump to win the White House again. It’s 100% on voters.
You can't withhold your support and then make impossible demands. Demands that you made impossible by withholding your support.
Doesn’t work that way.
Many are appearing on their local news stations, like @wassermanschultz.house.gov to let their constituents know what’s going on.
I said they’re limited in what they can do & should pick their battles. They should act strategically, not stupidly.
Blame the voters who didn’t show up to vote for Democrats & give them the majority & the White House.
They’re the ones to blame. Democrats have NO POWER now.
And if something slips through, they will throw them out like they are in NC or take over the board to do it like in Georgia
Senate Republicans now have a CLEAR MAJORITY.
State attorney generals are already suing over his unconstitutional executive orders, as they have the power to do that.
Tell me, what power do you think the minority party in Congress has the
However no midterms are going to help if they don’t start their plan NOW- djt started his corrupt election propaganda before he left office the first time ….. let’s all get busy NOw
Ma'am, this is real life.
Elections are not for nearly 2 years. If we wait 2 years, there won't be anything to save.
Statements and condemnations are like thoughts and prayers.
We need strength. File impeachment articles. It doesn’t matter that we don’t have the numbers.
Stand up now or it’s the end.
No collaboration.
No compromise.
Maximum resistance.
Maximum disruption.
Start there and get tougher.
Would have been nice had the Democrat come back on their own and sued, yelled, stood up, etc. Anything but stayed home”
DO SOMETHING, YOU WEAKLINGS! DO SOMETHING!
Its on us to organize and fight back.
The Tree of Liberty must be watered by the blood of tyrants - and its all of them.
They will turn the military on us just like the police have already turned on us for wealthy
We are not slaves. We are Americans.
WE DO NOT CARE ABOUT GROCERIES
This is not a movie.
Those affects every single person on this planet and you are all doing NOTHING.
Your leadership has left the building...
They fear the scarred, insecure madman.
This is how we perish. It will take every American to fight, get off of your chairs! This is a Coup.
Deeds, not words!
I suggest a statement is not the right course of action.
#ArrestElon
"We're going to fight it legislatively. We are going to fight it in the courts, and we're gonna fight it in the streets."
~Hakeem Jeffries
I don't see anyone on the streets. Do you?
Whatever needs to be done needs to be done now, before law and order is completely suspended in this country.
I pray that plan was anticipated in advance since many of us knew 47 would follow through w/Proj 2025's plans.
Fight harder than you ever have, fight dirty- there is no room for discourse and/or bipartisanship now. They don't care a/b bipartisanship, JUST POWER.
It’s time to vote out corporate Dems.
We are the opposition party and need to act like it!
https://bsky.app/profile/laurelann.bsky.social/post/3lh4mwf2gus24
Safe messaging won’t save the day,
Not when freedoms slipping away.
Hstory begs for fight, not charm,
Dem leaders need to sound the alarm!
Here's a question: what are YOU doing to help? Have you called your local Dem office to volunteer yet? Or are you just raging on twitter? ACLU? Food bank? Meals on Wheels?
So, thanks again for another rousing statement, but that's all it is. A statement. Let's see you actually do something, yeah?
All of the governments computers. Their like cloud data and shit is on bezos aws
Been saying for years that he could weaponize the access to their emails and documents and communications
besides the data they have on us
But it always shows me stuff to buy
Either get off your ass, roll up your sleeves, & get to work filing lawsuits & bills & yell @ every camera & org nonstop what is happening to gov & to people, or get TF out of the way & let AOC do what you're apparently incapable of: Lead
Go on EVERY media outlet, ESPECIALLY the ones that MIGHT not have you (OANN, Newsmax, Joe Rogan, etc.) and BLAST AWAY!
Then, in the 2024 cycle, she campaigned for Kamala Harris.
So, in conclusion: Only talk.
Democrats do not have any control.
Anyone see him lately, by the way???????
https://newrepublic.com/article/189500/pelosi-aoc-oversight-committee-democrats
(YouTube link rather than IG)
https://youtu.be/e4hRJDYh1Ss?feature=shared
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2025/01/congressional-response-watchdog-firings-hindered-gop-control-connolly-says/402589/
Be specific. "Something" is not an answer.
Since HE is the guy sitting in the chair, it seems that he would have more details on what can be done than someone on Bluesky who’s just upset because they’re watching their country being torn apart.
We didn't.
Now we have left our elected representatives in an impossible position.
We did this. Not them.
Basically don’t give in, but don’t get set on being rescued either.
Why are there not crowds outside the WH, the DoJ, SCOTUS, protesting?
Why is the response to a coup STATEMENTS?
This isn't Weimar Germany, for God's sake!
DO YOUR JOB!
Even if we do, it will be a Putinish election, rigged by the billionaire oligarchs.
Here's a link to their findings:
https://electiontruthalliance.org/clark-county%2C-nv
Even Trump said Elon spent time with the computers in PA.
Why did you & House Dems abandon DC during this coup to go scratch backs at the @thedemocraticparty.bsky.social event in Maryland?
Did your ambition eat your spine - and your Oath to uphold our Constitution?
Can you stop scheming and *lead*?
Meantime your words are vapor. Putin chuckles.
Leadership? I think AOC and Jasmine Crockett have the right idea.
Trump has control of that weapon & Dems have no strategy or guts to take it from them!
They should be leading the charge!
Where is the stomach and courage and action by Democrats who are sitting by so quietly while we are being swallowed by a dirty criminal?
I'll bet they're shaking in their boots.
#DOSOMETHING
Blunt Rochester
Booker
Cantwell
Coons
Fetterman
Gallego
Gillibrand
Hassan
Hickenlooper
Kaine
Kelly
King (Independent)
Peters
Shaheen
Slotkin
Warner
While you guys are sitting writing a can I speak to the manager Statement.Elon Musk, the shadow president and aides, have access to government data that includes FBI/CIA undercover operatives information let alone every Americans info.
Want to join me for this Indivisible event? https://mobilize.us/s/vzfvjm
Don’t you think there is a strong possibility they hacked voting tabulation systems in the swing states back in November??
1/3 didn’t show up.
Trump would be in jail if not elected.
Who blocked the impoundment?
Who blocked the birthright citizenship crap?
They talk the talk but don’t walk the walk.
We call them plastic warriors where I come from.A wee bit of heat and they melt away to nothing.
He wants so badly to travel to mars.
I don’t believe he will be stopped as he dismantles this country, but I hope I’m wrong. It’s heartbreaking to watch.
But there are also good, decent people who serve and believe in the country.
The military is probably our last hope, and I imagine there could be a civil war fought between some of those who serve.
And once he “purges” it all may be lost.
https://bsky.app/profile/chadloder.bsky.social/post/3lh42quaiys2z
While you’re at it, spit AIPAC’s tit out of your mouth Mr. Minority Leader.
They are not fit to lead. They are undermining our democracy. They are leading us down the path of dictatorship. If you don’t act now, it will be too late.
Dems are in the minority in all three branches of government; what possible legally binding action can Hakeem Jeffries take?
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
All I see are a§§es and elbows fighting this.
Resist.
https://bsky.app/profile/coffeecat311.bsky.social/post/3lh2vjqptzs2f
Sure, I'd like to try that, myself.
I do not believe local infrastructure rules surrounding congress will work with that approach.
Resist.
She was the most effective Speaker of all time, with a bare slim majority.
This is why I do not count out or older representatives; they know where all the bodies are buried and how to get stuff done.
Younger folk are getting well seasoned.
Resist.
Ready for the next one!
Time to meet with your like-minded local groups.
Search for events through your local Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Democratic club, or church.
We are many.
Get alerts!
Resist.
https://bsky.app/profile/wyden.senate.gov/post/3lh5ejpwncc23
Did you see this?
Here is a 150 page version, and explainer of the 900 page tome.
Watch for disinformation trying to make us fight each other.
Putin has already had his way too many times.
We've had enough of that!
Resist.
Seriously, if you're focused on that one statement, you're definitely missing what is actually important.
They're doing all they can trying to research and deny consent to FELON47's cabinet, showing up for committees and calling them out there.
Watching?
We are going to need to take a local approach to many of these insurgencies.
Nancy Pelosi knew how to count the votes, which is why she waited so long on FELON47'S first impeachment.
We need GOPers assistance because we do not have the numbers in either chamber to proceed.
Hope you are watching the hearings.
I hope you are watching C-SPAN.
@timothysnyder.bsky.social
Are you keeping up with American historian Heather Cox Richardson? @hcrichardson.bsky.social
These keep me sane, as I am not helpless.
https://bsky.app/profile/coffeecat311.bsky.social/post/3lazcu5ings24
https://bsky.app/profile/coffeecat311.bsky.social/post/3lh372tg5yc26
Not at risk.
It is non-existent.
🚬😎
Our Congressional representatives can hold secret meetings that get news, they can be theatrical, have a sit in.
Come out of recess, and march themselves at the Capitol
They can call on Americans to protest on a certain day in their own local communities. They can stop whining
🚬😎
We don't have to assume it is what was voted for, if votes were not counted.
🚬😎
“On the emergency conference call, he urged Democrats to conduct a “day of action” on Thursday and to host events in their districts to communicate “how the Republican agenda will hurt working people to reward the wealthy and well-connected.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/us/politics/trump-democrats-response.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tk4.Ipwp.GVLcF98nZ8Rf&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
🚬😎
1/3 didn’t show up.
Dem reps are bailing the Titanic with a spoon because of that.
America is in a panic. We are unable to read long boring documents at the moment.
I won't support anyone who can't be bothered talking to me where I live.
The DNC has abandoned us! We're on our own! It's time for a new, younger (with a few exceptions, Bernie) leadership who are unencumbered by lobbyists and backdoor bargains.
America needs Independent reporting.
MeidasTouch, voice of the new leftwing,
Crushes Joe Rogan in podcasting.
Unlike mainstream, who kiss Trumps ass,
MTN delivers hard truth with sass!
https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.com
One abducted child is an emergency. One hijacked country is a crisis!!!
Dems have 5 days to tell the world and stop the firings.
Get off the toilet and fight for us!!!
I won’t stop asking!
How far do you think I would get?
I live in a shithole state!
“We the people” are on our own it seems…
a physical reaction I will never forget.
As long as we have a fake opposition like the DNC, a real resistance won't rise.
Nothing will change until the diehard dem voters realize what's going on.
It is up to us. We must take to the streets and place pressure on the TRump and his idiots.
Every piece of intelligence have to be screened before sharing with the US. That will be dangerous
They are an intrinsic part of the US defence/intelligence system. It would be fatal for the USA if this intelligence is no longer shared.
We all must push back and not tolerate the hate and evilness…if it’s in the constitution then it should stand!!! Why are certain people allowed to commit crimes and get away with it?
You know if we don’t stand for something we will fall for anything!!!
Plenty of talent will become available
If a right wing group attacks anywhere, who is going to go after them?
I m afraid.
Coup almost completed.
Scotus will not stop it.
democratic institutions in 52 days. President Musk and his toady will beat that record. The US is free falling into a fascist state in record time. This regime will last longer than 4 years.
Where are you guys? AT THE LEAST, stop Musk. He’s not even elected!
You all should be EVERYWHERE, yelling this. Be in DC, emergency meeting(s). Where’s the ACTION?
They would crucify and impeach Biden if he gutted the FAA a week before 2 crashes!
democratic institutions in 52 days. President Musk and his toady will beat that record. The US is free falling into a fascist state in record time. This regime will last longer than 4 years.
If 45 is indeed able to spend money as he's see's fit it renders the house useless, and in the Senate, the way the numbers are, its going to be a long time before we have the majority there.
I keep getting e-mail with your name on it. I keep looking for words that tell me what you're doing to stop the bastards. But all I ever see is "Send me money!" That's when I delete the e-mail.
This only gets fixed when it's extreme enough that Republicans cross the aisle. Until then, Democrats are powerless and yelling at them is abusive.
Not that that should deter anyone from doing the right thing. But I understand the caution.
He is using all ploys to get Federal employees to quit -
We're hearing these same answers from everywhere, and maybe that chaos is the point.
What if we stayed zen and remembered how weird they're being with all these executive orders?
Democrats need to communicate exactly the same way to get through to citizens. Too many do not read, video
dominates their world.
Totally agree and totally baffled
https://ballotpedia.org/How_senators_voted_on_Trump_Cabinet_nominees,_2025
The fight for rights will only be successful when you garner the support of the common people. Social media is not a battleground; its impact is minimal when the truth is spoken.
I DO NOT FEEL SAFE ANYMORE.
What power do you think the Minority Leader has?
How does a private citizen have access OPM?
Seems like our Government is up to the highest bidder.
#Trump #MAGA
Treasury secretary is a Trump sycophant.
Colluders in corruption.
This constant Democrat whining is so disheartening.
They are doing every single thing in their power. Are you?
Blunt Rochester
Booker
Cantwell
Coons
Fetterman
Gallego
Gillibrand
Hassan
Hickenlooper
Kaine
Kelly
King (Independent)
Peters
Shaheen
Slotkin
Warner
His agenda is to cause civil & global unrest. THAT’s his plan ..
Exactly what is your plan to restore America?
The world would like to know as well because if you don’t stop this at your border, everyone will suffer. You know they won’t stop.🛑 ✋
What do you think they hope to accomplish by absolutely wrecking the public perception of the entire party?
Our Country is being attacked from within.
Putin said this would happen verbatim 10 years ago.
If I knew this , why the fuck didn’t anyone in OFFICE know it was coming ?
And why haven’t they done anything about it but make statements ??