A Call to Defend Democracy and Global Security

Fact: The President of the United States swears an oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States" and is entrusted with safeguarding the nation's security and standing in the world;

Fact: The Russian Federation has repeatedly acted against the interests of the United States, including election interference, cyberattacks, military aggression, and efforts to undermine democratic institutions;

Fact: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a cornerstone of American and global security, established to deter adversaries, protect democratic nations, and ensure peace through collective defense;

Fact: Withdrawing from NATO would weaken the United States' military and strategic position, embolden adversaries, and expose American troops and allies to heightened threats;

Fact: The United Nations, despite its imperfections, provides a critical platform for diplomacy, conflict resolution, and international cooperation on security, trade, and human rights;

Fact: A U.S. president who aligns with Russia while threatening to abandon NATO and the UN signals a dangerous shift away from democratic alliances and toward authoritarian influence;

Fact: The U.S. intelligence community has repeatedly identified Russia as a geopolitical threat, and any coordination with or appeasement of the Russian government at the expense of U.S. security is a betrayal of national interests;

Fact: Such actions weaken America's global leadership, erode trust among allies, and diminish the United States' ability to shape international norms and protect democratic values;

Fact: Abandoning treaty obligations undermines the rule of law, sets a dangerous precedent for international agreements, and signals to adversaries that American commitments are negotiable;

Fact: Weakening U.S. alliances and emboldening adversaries is not a matter of partisan politics but a fundamental threat to the safety, prosperity, and sovereignty of the American people;