John,
Last night I went on The Rachel Maddow Show to tell the country what’s really happening in Maine right now — and why we all need to be paying attention.
Donald Trump is carrying out a vindictive, illegal act of retribution against the state of Maine. Why? Because our Governor, Janet Mills, had the courage to stand up to him.
Trump and his cronies have been withholding USDA funding that helps feed school children, shutting down Social Security services that support newborns, grieving families, and seniors, and lashing out at coastal communities and fishermen struggling from rising seas and severe storms.
And for what? Because the Governor told him no. Because she followed the law. Because she didn’t bow to a man who believes he is the law.
A Trump official even called Gov. Mills a “petulant child.” But let’s be honest: it’s Trump who’s throwing a tantrum — and trying to make Maine families pay the price.
I explained it all on Maddow last night — and I hope you’ll take two minutes to watch my interview here:
This kind of behavior is outrageous. It’s unconstitutional. It’s authoritarian. And if we don’t call it out and stop it now, it won’t stop at Maine.
I’m fighting like hell in Congress to hold Trump accountable — but I want you to see exactly what we’re up against.
If you believe in standing up to Trump and defending democracy, please take two minutes to watch my conversation on The Rachel Maddow Show.
Thank you for everything you do,
Chellie
Chellie Pingree is a progressive Democrat representing Maine's First Congressional District in Congress. She is an outspoken advocate for women's reproductive rights, universal health care, reforming our food system against corporate greed, fighting for equality and against injustice, addressing the climate crisis, ending Citizens United, and protecting seniors, veterans, and America's working families.
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