1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I write to express my profound disappointment and outrage over your vote to censure Rep. Al Green—a man who had the courage to stand up for the American people. At a time when our democracy is under attack, when we need bold voices to push back against authoritarianism, you chose to side with Republicans and censure a fellow Democrat—for protesting against a known Russian asset. Rep. Green was standing up against Trump’s harmful Medicaid cuts and fighting for the most vulnerable among us—something every Democrat should support. Instead, you aligned yourself with the very people who continue to enable Trump, a man who has time and time again put Russia’s interests over America’s. Your vote was not just a betrayal of Rep. Green—it was a betrayal of the very values of the Democratic Party and the people who elected you. History will remember this moment. Your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will one day look back at your legacy—what will they see? Will they see a leader who stood for justice, or will they see someone who cowered to political pressure and sided with a man who has repeatedly undermined our democracy for the benefit of a foreign adversary? Will they be proud of your actions, or ashamed of your failure to stand on the right side of history? This was more than just a vote—it was a test of character, and you failed it. But it’s not too late to make things right. The people are watching, and we will hold you accountable. Choose your next steps wisely.