Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
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And that is something that should send a chill down the spine of every patriotic American, regardless of our political affiliation, because it is an affront to the basic values of political freedom. that animate our republic and that are embedded in our constitution.
And that is something that should send a chill down the spine of every patriotic American, regardless of our political affiliation, because it is an affront to the basic values of political freedom. that animate our republic and that are embedded in our constitution.
And that is something that should send a chill down the spine of every patriotic American, regardless of our political affiliation, because it is an affront to the basic values of political freedom. that animate our republic and that are embedded in our constitution.
You even see right now that other countries around the world are advising their nationals not to travel to the United States because the erosion of civil rights and civil liberties in our country is happening at such an alarming rate.
You even see right now that other countries around the world are advising their nationals not to travel to the United States because the erosion of civil rights and civil liberties in our country is happening at such an alarming rate.
You even see right now that other countries around the world are advising their nationals not to travel to the United States because the erosion of civil rights and civil liberties in our country is happening at such an alarming rate.
This is what happens when you have Fox News personalities cosplaying as government officials. I mean, this is the most clownish, amateurish. It honestly, it would be funny, except that it is deadly serious, right? They're talking about the execution of lethal military operations, international diplomacy, intelligence information. And these are people who absolutely should know better.
This is what happens when you have Fox News personalities cosplaying as government officials. I mean, this is the most clownish, amateurish. It honestly, it would be funny, except that it is deadly serious, right? They're talking about the execution of lethal military operations, international diplomacy, intelligence information. And these are people who absolutely should know better.
This is what happens when you have Fox News personalities cosplaying as government officials. I mean, this is the most clownish, amateurish. It honestly, it would be funny, except that it is deadly serious, right? They're talking about the execution of lethal military operations, international diplomacy, intelligence information. And these are people who absolutely should know better.
It is an embarrassing and dangerous, reckless and amateurish demonstration of just how they lack any... commitment to conscientiously doing their jobs.
It is an embarrassing and dangerous, reckless and amateurish demonstration of just how they lack any... commitment to conscientiously doing their jobs.
It is an embarrassing and dangerous, reckless and amateurish demonstration of just how they lack any... commitment to conscientiously doing their jobs.
Well, look, first of all, I want to remind folks that I am the only Democratic senator running for reelection in a state that Donald Trump won. And I will win. And we will win in 2026 in a landslide. And we need to get into that mindset. But I'm going to have huge amounts of money, probably from Elon Musk, coming in against me. And I would appreciate support at electjohn.com.
Well, look, first of all, I want to remind folks that I am the only Democratic senator running for reelection in a state that Donald Trump won. And I will win. And we will win in 2026 in a landslide. And we need to get into that mindset. But I'm going to have huge amounts of money, probably from Elon Musk, coming in against me. And I would appreciate support at electjohn.com.
Well, look, first of all, I want to remind folks that I am the only Democratic senator running for reelection in a state that Donald Trump won. And I will win. And we will win in 2026 in a landslide. And we need to get into that mindset. But I'm going to have huge amounts of money, probably from Elon Musk, coming in against me. And I would appreciate support at electjohn.com.
And my message to the public is, is first of all, we have to reject this un-American attack on our constitution and our core values and the rule of law, but we also have to recognize how we got here. How is it that a demagogue like Donald Trump who threatened to burn down the whole system, was elected twice. And I think we have to look deeper than Trump.
And my message to the public is, is first of all, we have to reject this un-American attack on our constitution and our core values and the rule of law, but we also have to recognize how we got here. How is it that a demagogue like Donald Trump who threatened to burn down the whole system, was elected twice. And I think we have to look deeper than Trump.
And my message to the public is, is first of all, we have to reject this un-American attack on our constitution and our core values and the rule of law, but we also have to recognize how we got here. How is it that a demagogue like Donald Trump who threatened to burn down the whole system, was elected twice. And I think we have to look deeper than Trump.
It's about corruption in American politics that predates him and that gave rise to him. The way that money in politics, since the Citizens United decision, has corrupted policymaking in the United States has caused people to realize that, yes, the system is in fact rigged. Members of Congress live in fear of super PACs. That's why public policy doesn't serve the needs of ordinary families.
It's about corruption in American politics that predates him and that gave rise to him. The way that money in politics, since the Citizens United decision, has corrupted policymaking in the United States has caused people to realize that, yes, the system is in fact rigged. Members of Congress live in fear of super PACs. That's why public policy doesn't serve the needs of ordinary families.