TRUMP IS SABOTAGING A PEACEFUL TRANSITION AND PUTTING AMERICANS AT RISK
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Background
Trump’s refusing to concede his irrefutable election loss. An anonymous senior Republican official recently asked, “What is the downside for humoring him?”
Perhaps there’s a political upside for Republicans willing to play along with Trump’s narcissistic fantasy. But for the health, safety, and national security of the American people, there’s a huge downside. Trump’s unprecedented sabotage of the transition process puts us all at risk.
GSA Administrator Emily Murphy is a political appointee with a history of covering for Trump. She’s responsible for writing the letter which authorizes Biden to begin an official transition to office. She hasn’t.
Preventing Biden access to security agencies and officials, and classified intelligence and military briefings is a threat to national security. Delaying the security clearance process means a delay in filling sensitive posts.
Not allowing Biden to work with Trump’s coronavirus task force on possible vaccine distribution strategies will make implementation of a plan more difficult and slower, resulting in more COVID-19 deaths.
States will certify their votes. Congress will officially declare Biden President-elect. Trump and his Republican enablers won’t prevent that. But they can prevent a successful transition unless Murphy is forced to do her job.
1. Call the Senate.
Script 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].
The Senator stated that Senate Republicans privately recognize the fairness of the election. I am asking him to demand that his Republican colleagues find the courage to stand up and acknowledge it publicly. They must also support President-elect Biden and protect the peaceful transition of power. Every member of Congress must insist that Trump order GSA head Emily Murphy to write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition.
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].
I am asking the Senator to demand that his Republican colleagues find the courage to stand up to publicly attest to the fairness of the election and acknowledge Joe Biden as President-elect. They must protect the peaceful transition of power. Every member of Congress must insist that Trump order GSA head Emily Murphy to write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Blocking President-elect Biden’s team from the resources necessary to begin transition puts the health, safety, and national security of the American people at risk. It’s time for Trump and his GOP enablers to end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. The Senator must find the courage to stand up, publicly attest to the fairness of the election, and acknowledge Joe Biden as the President-elect. He/she must insist that Trump order GSA head Emily Murphy to write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition.
2. 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].
I am asking the Representative to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. The House must demand that GSA head Emily Murphy write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition now. If she fails to comply immediately, the House must issue a subpoena for her appearance to explain why. If she refuses, she must face contempt of Congress.
Script for Greg Walden (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].
It’s well past time for Representative Walden to finally speak up for Oregonians. Tell Trump and his GOP enablers to end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. Tell Trump to order GSA head Emily Murphy write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition immediately.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (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].
I am asking the Representative to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. The House must demand that GSA head Emily Murphy write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition now. If she fails to comply immediately, the House must issue a subpoena for her appearance to explain why. If she refuses, she must face contempt of Congress.
Script for Peter DeFazio (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].
I am asking the Representative to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. The House must demand that GSA head Emily Murphy write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition now. If she fails to comply immediately, the House must issue a subpoena for her appearance to explain why. If she refuses, she must face contempt of Congress.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am asking the Representative to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. The House must demand that GSA head Emily Murphy write the letter authorizing President-elect Biden to begin the official transition now. If she fails to comply immediately, the House must issue a subpoena for her appearance to explain why. If she refuses, she must face contempt of Congress.
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Sources:
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