Let's talk about what just happened, Emily: Last week, I was in the Federal Building in Los Angeles to meet with federal officials as part of my job to provide oversight and accountability of the Trump administration. While I was waiting for a scheduled briefing with General Guillot to learn more about the unprecedented military presence in Los Angeles, I learned that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was having a press conference just down the hall. We have repeatedly asked the Trump administration for answers on the deployment of military forces and the needless escalation in Los Angeles over the last week — and have gotten limited to no information. I attended Secretary Noem's press conference in hopes of getting some answers. After identifying myself and trying to ask a question, I was aggressively pushed out of the room, forced to the ground, and handcuffed. If that's how this administration responds to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they do to farm workers, day laborers, cooks, and the other nonviolent immigrants they are targeting in California and across the country. If that's what the Trump Administration will do to a U.S. Senator with cameras broadcasting live — imagine what they'll do to Americans when the cameras are off. Imagine what they can do to anyone who dares to speak up. This is a wake-up call for our nation. An attack on anyone's rights is an attack on everyone's rights. Emily, we will not be intimidated and we will not be deterred. We must hold this administration accountable. If you're with me, I hope you'll consider splitting a contribution between my campaign and the DNC. Right now, it's essential that we come together to stand against Trump and his allies' abuse of power. Each donation helps send a powerful message. If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your split contribution between Alex Padilla and the Democratic National Committee instantly: Thank you for everything, Alex Padilla
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Fourteen years ago, I was a congresswoman from Arizona, hosting an event to meet with my constituents outside of a Safeway in Tucson. 
As you have heard, over the weekend Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were assassinated in their home by a gunman impersonating a police officer. The gunman also shot State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who are thankfully awake and recovering in the hospital. Melissa was a champion for gun safety who I worked with to pass lifesaving background checks and extreme risk protection laws. She was a true public servant and a dedicated leader. Minnesota is safer today because of her leadership. I am heartbroken. But we will never be intimidated. Emily: My family and I know the horror of a targeted shooting all too well. Fourteen years ago, I was a congresswoman from Arizona, hosting an event to meet with my constituents outside of a Safeway in Tucson. A gunman, filled with hatred, tried to assassinate me. Eighteen people were shot, and six died. Our lives changed forever, and I vowed to save others from experiencing what my family — and Tucson — did that day. An attack against lawmakers is an attack on American democracy itself, and political violence has become far too common in the United States. When there is a threat of violence in the halls of our government buildings or against our elected officials, it jeopardizes our democracy — the soul of our nation. We cannot accept political violence as normal or excusable in our society. At GIFFORDS, we are committed to keeping up our work to fight back against political violence and uphold our democracy. At the same time, the Democratic Party is working tirelessly to save some of the progress we made to make our communities safer from gun violence under the Biden/Harris administration. That is why I am asking: Can you please split a $5 contribution between the Democratic National Committee and my organization, GIFFORDS PAC, to help elect a Congress that will make our communities safer from gun violence? If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your split contribution between GIFFORDS PAC and the Democratic National Committee instantly: With courage, Gabby Giffords  Paid for by Harris Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee authorized by Harris for President, the Democratic National Committee and the State Democratic Parties in these states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. This email was sent to anilinthis@gmail.com. Thank you so much for being a supporter. But we don't want to bother you. If you'd like to unsubscribe, you can click here. 
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