STOP TRUMP’S CORRUPT MILITARY FROM WASTING TAXPAYER FUNDS: IMPEACH HEGSETH AND DEFUND THE ILLEGAL IRAN WAR
QUICK READ: Faced with an out-of-control Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, who’s politicizing the military and destroying its command structure, and a $1.5 billion bloated Defense budget proposed by a President engaged in a badly mismanaged illegal and unconstitutional war in Iran, Congress cannot continue ignoring its constitutional duty. Instead, the Senate must continue opposing this obscene largest-than-ever military budget and the House must push for Hegseth’s immediate impeachment.
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
For months we’ve demanded Congress reassert its warmaking powers, rein in Pete Hegseth, and stop the billions supporting Trump’s illegal Iran war instead of funding the programs American families need to survive and prosper.
Nevertheless, Trump demanded the largest ever $1.5 billion military budget with a 10% decrease in domestic spending, further gutting the social service programs on which millions of Americans rely.
Instead of requiring accountability, House Republicans approved a $1.15 billion budget (with the rest included in a future party-line reconciliation package), which included, among other provisions, anti-trans amendments, and integration of Israeli defense systems into our supply chain.
Because the Iran war remains unauthorized, it provided more weapons to Israel without oversight, and its obscene price tag, rather than paying for weapons and military contractors, should fund making communities healthier, safer, and more secure, Senate Democrats are blocking its consideration.
The House also has work to do. Despite 6 pending impeachment articles, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to undermine our military and compromise our national security:
Seriously damaging its readiness, morale, and resources by misjudging Iran and recklessly depleting military stockpiles;
Lying repeatedly to Congress and the public about the war’s costs, casualties, and military outcomes;
Causing generational damage through political firing of generals;
Responding to leaks by removing classified information from secure military servers, polygraphing subordinates, putting MAGA influencers on Pentagon payroll, and castigating reporters;
Committing war crimes in Iran and off Latin America’s coast;
Diverting billions from NIH to fund his Iran war;
Corruptly appointing Pentagon board members with ties to Trump’s family;
Severely endangering our sailors and compromising force readiness.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for continuing to fight against Trump’s forever war in Iran and pushing for programs Americans need. Please keep fighting (1) for a budget that invests in American families, rather than weapons and defense contractors, (2) to rein in this out-of-control President by refusing to fund either his war of choice in Iran or any future war that has not preceded by congressional authorization, (3) to cut, not increase, the bloated Pentagon budget, and (5) to prevent further military integration with Israel.
SEN. WYDEN:
Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for continuing to fight against Trump’s forever war in Iran and pushing for programs Americans need. Please keep fighting (1) for a budget that invests in American families, rather than weapons and defense contractors, (2) to rein in this out-of-control President by refusing to fund either his war of choice in Iran or any future war that has not preceded by congressional authorization, (3) to cut, not increase, the bloated Pentagon budget, and (5) to prevent further military integration with Israel.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Your constituents want this war to end and for their dollars to be used to improve their cost-of living, not for weapons and defense contractors. It’s time you listened to them and supported their needs rather than Trump’s and his coterie of billionaires’.
ACTION TWO: Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for continuing to oppose Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran and for standing together and voting against Trump’s bloated NDAA. But, your work is not yet done because Pete Hegseth continues to destroy our armed forces, undermine our military and compromise our national security. Please sign on as a co-sponsor of H.Res. 1177, convince its authors to update Hegseth’s crimes, push for its consideration on the House floor and for investigation of all of Hegseth’s misbehavior. At a minimum, you should discuss his transgressions with your constituents to build support for future investigations and impeachment actions.
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Pete Hegseth is destroying our military, causing it generational damage, and compromising our national security. He also regularly lies to Congress and the public about the war’s costs, casualties, and military outcomes. If you really care about a strong and effective military, it is time for him to go.
Script for Maxine Dexter (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for continuing to oppose Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran and for standing together and voting against Trump’s bloated NDAA. But, your work is not yet done because Pete Hegseth continues to destroy our armed forces, undermine our military and compromise our national security. Please sign on as a co-sponsor of H.Res. 1177, convince its authors to update Hegseth’s crimes, push for its consideration on the House floor and for investigation of all of Hegseth’s misbehavior. At a minimum, you should discuss his transgressions with your constituents to build support for future investigations and impeachment actions.
Script for Val Hoyle (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for continuing to oppose Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran and for standing together and voting against Trump’s bloated NDAA. But, your work is not yet done because Pete Hegseth continues to destroy our armed forces, undermine our military and compromise our national security. Please sign on as a co-sponsor of H.Res. 1177, convince its authors to update Hegseth’s crimes, push for its consideration on the House floor and for investigation of all of Hegseth’s misbehavior. At a minimum, you should discuss his transgressions with your constituents to build support for future investigations and impeachment actions.
Script for Janelle Bynum (OR-05)
Oregon City office: 503-387-8651 |DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for continuing to oppose Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran and for standing together and voting against Trump’s bloated NDAA. But, your work is not yet done because Pete Hegseth continues to destroy our armed forces, undermine our military and compromise our national security. Please sign on as a co-sponsor of H.Res. 1177, convince its authors to update Hegseth’s crimes, push for its consideration on the House floor and for investigation of all of Hegseth’s misbehavior. At a minimum, you should discuss his transgressions with your constituents to build support for future investigations and impeachment actions.
Script for Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Salem office: 503-385-0906 | DC office: 202-225-5643
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for continuing to oppose Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran and for standing together and voting against Trump’s bloated NDAA. But, your work is not yet done because Pete Hegseth continues to destroy our armed forces, undermine our military and compromise our national security. Please sign on as a co-sponsor of H.Res. 1177, convince its authors to update Hegseth’s crimes, push for its consideration on the House floor and for investigation of all of Hegseth’s misbehavior. At a minimum, you should discuss his transgressions with your constituents to build support for future investigations and impeachment actions.
FURTHER READING
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Senate NDAA Stalls Amid Iran War and U.S.-Israel Defense Fight
Senators Block $1.15 Trillion Pentagon Bill Over Trump’s Illegal Iran War, Israel Integration
‘Slash the Pentagon Act’ Would Cap Trump’s Military Budget to Fund Healthcare, Education, and More
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Pete Hegseth Cares More About Grooming Standards Than Readiness
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