1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The Trump administration and Elon Musk are pursuing a troubling consolidation of power that endangers democracy and the well-being of millions of Americans. Their efforts to cut essential programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and consumer protections—while granting an unelected billionaire influence over federal finances—represent a blatant abuse of authority. Congress must act decisively to check this overreach and uphold democratic safeguards. Senate Democrats must firmly oppose any funding bill that enables the administration’s attempts to undermine oversight or cede control to Musk. They should demand strong protections against executive overreach and use every procedural tool available to block reckless policies if Republicans refuse to engage in good-faith negotiations. The American public overwhelmingly rejects these dangerous moves. Now is the time to stand up for democracy and the interests of the people, not the ambitions of a powerful few.