"In free governments, the rulers are the servants, and the people their superiors and sovereigns."
— Benjamin Franklin
In 1776, our nation declared independence with a bold belief: that power should rest with the people, not be subject to the whims of a king. Our founders fought a revolution to break free from tyranny and build a government of, by, and for the people.
Nearly 250 years later, that promise is under threat. Trump has acted more like a king than a president by:
- Silencing the watchdogs: Trump has fired inspectors general who are independent officials tasked with holding the executive branch accountable so he could operate without oversight.
- Bypassing the people’s voice: Instead of working with Congress—the branch elected to represent us—he’s governing by executive decree, imposing his will unilaterally rather than building consensus.
- Disregarding the Constitution: Trump has openly ignored court rulings and constitutional limits on his power, showing outright disdain for the checks and balances that define a democracy.
- Accepting lavish gifts like a corrupt monarch: Trump has accepted a $400 million private jet from a foreign government without Congressional approval and reaped millions in profits from a crypto scheme bearing his name. These aren’t just perks—they look a lot like bribes and corruption.
We broke free from a king then—and we refuse to be ruled by one now.
It’s up to us to protect what America’s founders started. Stand up. Speak out. The fight for our freedom is happening right now.