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Judge Ruling Exposes Trump’s Monarchical Ambitions — And How National Ground Game is Fighting Back [1]
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Date: 2025-02-25
In a critical ruling yesterday, a judge decided that the Associated Press (AP) must be allowed access once again to events held by President Donald Trump and the White House. This decision comes after restricted access for reporters, something that was an alarming precursor to Trump’s ongoing efforts to control information and silence voices that disagree with him. The judge’s ruling is a reminder that the Trump administration continues to test the boundaries of press freedom, acting as though he were above the law, as though he were not bound by the democratic principles that ensure our country’s checks and balances.
Trump’s actions have long reflected a dangerous disdain for democratic norms. His hostility to the press is only a small part of his broader goal to consolidate power in ways that resemble a monarchy. This latest attempt to block media access to key events is not just a personal vendetta; it is part of a larger, more dangerous pattern where Trump seeks to rewrite the rules in his favor, to limit access to only those who will act as loyalists, and to dismantle the checks on his behavior. He wants control. He wants to be untouchable. And the danger in that is obvious: without accountability, the rule of law erodes, and the fabric of our democracy begins to tear.
This is why it's so critical that we take action now to protect our democracy from further damage. Right now, National Ground Game is hard at work in Florida, mobilizing voters to flip critical congressional seats in Florida's 1st and 6th districts. We’re fighting to elect Gay Valimont and Josh Weil to Congress — two candidates who will act as a firewall against Trump’s authoritarian impulses and work to hold him and his allies accountable.
These special elections in Florida are a critical moment in our fight for a fairer, more just future. If we can flip these seats, we can weaken Trump’s influence in the U.S. House of Representatives and make it harder for him to continue his rampage unchecked. Trump and his supporters may want to silence dissent and bypass the democratic processes, but we have the power to ensure that his dangerous ambitions are stopped at the ballot box.
As National Ground Game works tirelessly to register voters and get Democrats to the polls in Florida, we need your help to keep this momentum going. The fight for a truly democratic society — one where the media is free, and the voices of the people are heard — is on the line. Will you join us in supporting Gay Valimont and Josh Weil?
The time to act is now. If we can flip these districts, we can reduce Trump’s grip on power in Congress and stop his march toward autocracy. But we can’t do it without you. Your support today can help secure a future where democracy isn’t just a distant ideal but a living, breathing part of our everyday lives.
Let’s make sure that this critical moment for democracy doesn’t slip away. Stand with us — and together, we can fight for a future where power remains in the hands of the people, not in the hands of one man who wants to rule like a king.
Donate today, and let’s flip Florida.
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