John, it’s been one year since Trump was sworn back into office.
The man lies more than he breathes, but there’s one thing he didn’t lie about. He said he’d be a dictator on day one. A year later, we’re living with the consequences of that promise.
From the start, Trump has used his power to settle scores and silence dissent. He’s gone after anyone who won’t fall in line — targeting political opponents, attacking news and media outlets, and demanding loyalty to himself over the Constitution.
He’s excused political violence, rewarded those who tried to overturn an election, and made it clear that the rules only apply to some — never to him, MAGA extremists, or his billionaire allies.
He’s ripped away civil rights protections and legitimized discrimination at the highest levels of government.
He sent federal forces into cities over the objections of local leaders, dismantled critical federal agencies under the guise of “efficiency,” and prioritized mass deportations and mass firings that have devastated families and communities across the country.
This is what authoritarianism looks like, John. And when people stand up to it, Trump attacks them.
That’s why Alexandria, Ayanna, Ilhan, and Rashida are constant targets of his lies, racism, xenophobia, and hate. Not because they’re wrong — but because they’re effective. Because they refuse to be intimidated. Because they organize alongside the people and speak truth to power, no matter the cost.
The Squad isn’t here to make peace with authoritarianism. They’re here to confront it head-on. They’re fighting for a democracy where working people actually have power, where our rights aren’t negotiable, and where no one — not even a president — is above the law. But this fight takes all of us.
Thank you,
The Squad Victory Fund
