Applaud Senator Merkley for Standing Up to Authoritarianism

Senator Jeff Merkley just made history and took a powerful stand for democracy.

For nearly 23 straight hours on the Senate floor, Merkley delivered a passionate warning about Donald Trump’s authoritarian behavior — from prosecuting political opponents to deploying troops in American cities. With signs reading “Authoritarianism is here now!” and “Trump is violating the law,” he called on Americans to wake up to the dangers facing our republic.

Merkley’s marathon speech wasn’t just about words — it was about courage. He stood for nearly a full day, refusing to yield, as he laid out how Trump’s actions threaten the Constitution and the rule of law. And he praised the millions of Americans who took to the streets in the No Kings protests, saying, “They were ringing the alarm bells... it is absolutely unacceptable to have an authoritarian government.”

At a time when truth and justice are under attack, Senator Merkley’s voice — steady, strong, and unflinching — reminds us that one person’s courage can inspire millions.

Add your name to applaud Senator Jeff Merkley for standing up to Trump’s authoritarianism, defending democracy, and proving that one voice can still ring the alarm for freedom.