WITH TRUMP, “ALL ROADS LEAD TO PUTIN”
ACTION ONE: CALL YOUR SENATORS
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WYDEN AND MERKLEY:
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because…
Trump’s foreign policy, especially with our allies, is needlessly making the world a far more dangerous place. I support legislation condemning Trump’s actions in Syria. It’s urgent Trump be impeached and removed.
CALL SENATOR MERKLEY
CALL SENATOR WYDEN
ACTION TWO: CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS
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SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR REPRESENTATIVES:
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because…
Trump’s foreign policy, especially with our allies, is needlessly making the world a far more dangerous place. I support legislation condemning Trump’s actions in Syria. It’s urgent Trump be impeached and removed.
For Walden: Trump’s foreign policy, especially with our allies, is needlessly making the world a far more dangerous place. It’s urgent Trump be impeached and removed. Your position of placing the Republican party over the dangers Trump presents are a violation of both your oath of office and your commitment to voters like me.
CALL SUZANNE BONAMICI (OR-01)
CALL GREG WALDEN (OR-02)
CALL BLUMENAUER (OR-03)
CALL PETER DEFAZIO (OR-04)
CALL KURT SCHRADER (OR-05)
ACTION THREE:
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BACKGROUND:
When Trump abandoned the Kurds, the move rattled nations that also have longstanding security alliances with the US. Their concern: Which ally would Trump cast aside next? Japan? South Korea? All of Europe?
Ever since Putin helped elect Trump, he has been repaying Putin.
- On Ukraine, Trump encouraged that country’s president to effectively cede a large portion of Ukraine to Russia.
- In Syria, the Kurds had to turn for help to the region’s newest powerbroker, Russia.
- NATO, a mutual security agreement, a mutual agreement holding back Russian aggression, has been a constant Trump target.
- In North Korea, Trump turned to Putin to advise him on dealing with Kim Jong-un.
- In the US, Trump has made it his mission to divide Americans against one another. This was the primary tactic Putin used in the 2016 elections.
All of this and much more lead Nancy Pelosi to stand and confront Trump: “With you, all roads lead to Putin.”
Just days ago, Admiral (Ret.) William McRaven, wrote that if Trump can’t demonstrate leadership, both at home and abroad, then it’s time for a new President.
We agree. It is urgent to remove Trump. Please call your MOCs and tell them how you feel.
SOURCES:
Washington Post, Oct. 7, 2019: “Russia’s having a pretty good October, thanks in no small part to Donald Trump” https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/10/07/russias-having-pretty-good-october-thanks-no-small-part-donald-trump/
New York Times, Oct. 17, 2019: “Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President – Admiral (Ret.) William McRaven” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/17/opinion/trump-mcraven-syria-military.html
New York Times, Oct. 21, 2019: “ISIS Reaps Gains of US Pull Out From Syria” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/21/world/middleeast/isis-syria-us.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
The Nation, Oct. 17, 2019: “Trump’s Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Jeopardizes US National Security — The president’s foreign policy isn’t ‘America First,’ it’s ‘America Alone.’” https://www.thenation.com/article/trump-national-security/
New York Times, Oct. 12, 2019: “Trump’s Abrupt Shifts in Middle East Unnerve U.S. Allies” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/world/middleeast/trumps-abandonment-of-the-kurds-in-syria-has-other-allies-worried.html
Politico, Oct. 7, 2019: “’POTUS went rogue’: Trump’s Syria move blindsides national security leaders” https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/07/trump-syria-turkey-national-security-leaders-037958
NBC News, Oct. 19, 2019: “Even Trump insiders worry that neglecting allies could hurt global trade, security interests” https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/19/trump-insiders-worry-that-neglecting-allies-could-hurt-global-interests.html
Axios, Sept. 27, 2019: “300+ former national security officials condemn Trump-Ukraine actions” https://www.axios.com/national-security-officials-letter-trump-ukraine-d1619317-db34-4cdd-b2f4-260ab26ff09f.html
The Guardian, Oct. 18, 2019: “General discontent: how the president’s military men turned on Trump” https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/oct/18/generals-donald-trump-military-criticism
Washington Post, Oct. 19.2019: “‘They are livid’: Trump’s withdrawal from Syria prompts rare public criticism from current, former military officials” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/they-are-livid-trumps-withdrawal-from-syria-prompts-rare-public-criticism-from-current-former-military-officials/2019/10/19/d9455f08-f1ba-11e9-8693-f487e46784aa_story.html?utm_source=reddit.com
