Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) took to X on Wednesday to lay out all his grievances against President Donald Trump — and lay out the case why the American people must rise up to block his agenda in any way possible.
"President Trump is out of control," wrote Merkley, a frequent critic of the administration who delivered a marathon floor speech condemning the president during the federal government shutdown.
"He is snatching people off the streets and deporting them without due process," wrote Merkley. "He is using research grants, security clearances, and broadcast licenses to harass and influence universities, law firms, and networks. He is illegally canceling programs fully authorized and funded by law."
When it comes to the military and law enforcement, Merkley had more grievances.
"He is blowing up boats — murdering the crews — with no evidence they are carrying drugs," he wrote. "He is seeking to federalize and deploy our national guard against peaceful citizens with faked claims of rebellion or invasion. He is ordering the Department of Justice to target his perceived political enemies."
Meanwhile, the senator continued, "He is filling government websites and public announcements with partisan propaganda. He is rigging the next election with gerrymandered congressional districts and a nationalized voter registration database. And now he is issuing death threats and demanding investigations into members of Congress who remind the military of the responsibility to ignore illegal orders."
"He is destroying our freedom and our Republic," Merkley added. "He must be stopped. Every citizen must protest and every Member of Congress must obstruct his authoritarian assault on our nation."
"Presidents are not Kings," he concluded. "The Constitution is not optional."