The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Chris Murphy’s Extraordinary New Takedown of Trump Should Wake Up Dems
Oct 3, 2025
Senator Chris Murphy, a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and a fierce advocate for democracy, tackles Donald Trump's recent authoritarian moves. He urges Democrats to creatively use their power to combat Trump's lawlessness and corruption. Murphy warns that many Democrats are alarmingly quiet due to fears of sounding extreme. He provides specific strategies to protect democracy during budget negotiations, emphasizing the urgency of pushing back against Trump's threats to Blue America.
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Corruption Is Brazen And Systemic
- Chris Murphy says Trump is blatantly using the White House to punish opponents and reward loyalists.
- Murphy argues normalizing that corruption would destroy democratic norms if Democrats consented.
Refuse Budgets That Enable Lawlessness
- Murphy urges Democrats to refuse to sign budgets that fund lawless actions or enable political persecution.
- He says resisting corrupt tactics now prevents their normalization and protects democracy.
Put Concrete Constraints In The Budget
- Ask for clear statutory limits forbidding the president from selectively withholding authorized funds.
- Demand constraints on FCC, troop deployments, and ICE behavior to curb abuses of power.