Rep. Leger Fernández Criticizes Trump's DOJ as 'Goon Squad' After McIver Assault Charges

Defense of Representative McIver

• 🇺🇸 Representative Teresa Leger Fernández, chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, is speaking out in support of Representative LaMonica McIver from New Jersey.
• ✊ The caucus is standing with McIver, emphasizing that women are not safe in Trump's America.

Accusations Against Trump's DOJ

• 🎯 Leger Fernández accuses Trump of treating the Department of Justice like 'his own little goon squad'.
• ⚖️ She highlights Trump's actions of suing the press, universities, and individuals supporting Kamala Harris, and his desire to remove judges who rule against him.
• 🏛️ The representative states that Trump is now targeting members of Congress.

Constitutional Principles and Congressional Duty

• 📜 America's ideals and Constitution establish a free press, due process, and a Congress separate from the administration.
• 🗣️ Article one creates Congress as the people's representative body, which will not be intimidated by a president who disregards constitutional principles.
• 🚶‍♀️ Leger Fernández recognized New Jersey representatives who went to a facility to perform their constitutional duty and were met with masked and armed ICE agents.

Standing Together Against Intimidation

• 🤝 The caucus pledges to stand with all representatives, regardless of their state, in their duty to hold the administration accountable.
• ❓ The question is posed: 'If we are not standing with you, who is safe?'
• 📣 The message is clear: 'We will speak up and we will stand with you.'