The Government of the United States has violated the most basic of human rights in such a flagrant manner and in an ever-increasing measure, and has continually been guilty of the most severe provocations towards the marginalized peoples of the United States since the election of President Donald J. Trump. Provoked by the acts of supporters and appointed officials, the President of the United States has condoned open acts of aggression against the marginalized peoples.
The President of the United States and his aides have defied the sanctions placed on the Russian Federation, and have engaged in treasonous acts against the United States of America, including, but not limited to, advocating for the hacking of Democratic Party systems, received financial investments from the Russian government, engaged in pro-Russian propaganda campaigns in Ukraine, and re-purposed propaganda from Russian state media for the 2016 general election.
Furthermore, the President of the United States has publicly attacked other members of the United States government, including Senators and Representatives, after receiving criticism. Representative and civil rights advocate John Lewis was a recipient of a racially-motivated attack after rightfully criticizing the President as “illegitimate.” Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was regularly threatened with prison time for daring to challenge President Trump in the 2016 general election. Senator Elizabeth Warren was routinely harassed and called “Pocahontas” by the President for speaking out against his rhetoric. The President has no respect for government officials unless they bow before him—a clear indication of totalitarian attitudes.
Finally, the President of the United States has become openly hostile to civilians that criticize him, particularly marginalized peoples. President Trump has acted openly hostile to journalists, referring to them as the “opposition party.” He has advocated for criminal charges against Black Lives Matter protesters for standing against police brutality. He has allowed for violent acts of racism, misogyny, and xenophobia to be committed in his name, and has acted in any way to stop them.
By treating political opponents, marginalized peoples, and virtually anyone who would criticize his administration as enemies, and by silently condoning acts of violence committed by his supporters, the President of the United States has made it clear that he will not act in the best interest of the nation or its citizens. Additionally, by maintaining treasonous ties to the Russian Federation, including directly benefiting from Russian interference with the 2016 general election, President Trump has cemented himself as a threat to democracy and to equity for all peoples.
The marginalized peoples of the United States therefore establishes the following facts:
Although the marginalized peoples, on their part, have strictly adhered to the rules of law in relations with the United States during every period of the present and established systems of oppression, the President of the United States has finally proceeded to open acts of aggression against any and all marginalized peoples, with particular emphasis on political opposition. The President of the United States has thereby virtually created a state of war.
The marginalized peoples of the United States, consequently, discontinues any and all diplomatic relations with the United States of America and declares, under these circumstances brought about by President Donald Trump, that a state of war exists with the United States of America.
So say we all.
