President Trump is busy preparing for his first day in office, and so is Truth Out.
President Trump has made no secret from his first day in office that he is planning devastating attacks on specific communities and our democracy as a whole. With more than 25 executive orders and directives pending by Jan. 20, he will “initiate the largest deportation program in American history,” rescind anti-discrimination protections for transgender students; , committed to implementing a “train, train, train” approach to the increase. Enhance oil and gas extraction.
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As journalists, we have a responsibility to face the harsh realities and communicate them to you. We hope you, like us, will use this information to prepare for the future.
If you’re worried about what to do in the face of a second Trump administration, we have you covered. truthpreparation.
In addition to reporting on the onslaught of far-reaching draconian policies, we want progressive media to know what might happen next: a disingenuous lawsuit from far-right ghouls, stripping them of their ability to take our tax dollars. We are ramping up resources in preparation for the proposed legislation. Our donations will be tax deductible, further curtailing our reach on social media platforms owned by Trump sycophants.
We are now gearing up for President Trump’s first day. The movement is to build a brave coalition of media. Reach out to the activists, scholars, and thinkers we trust to shed light on the inner workings of authoritarianism. And he plans to use journalism as a tool to equip a movement that defends the people, lands, and principles most vulnerable to Trump’s destruction.
We urgently need your cooperation to prepare. As you know, December’s fundraising campaign is the most important of the year and will determine the scale of the work we can do in 2025. We set two goals. That means raising $150,000 in one-time donations, plus an additional $1,500. We are looking for new monthly donors by December 31st at midnight.
Today, we’re asking all our readers to start a monthly donation or make a one-time donation. This is as a pledge to support us in producing journalism that fights authoritarianism on Trump’s first day in office and every day after. , censorship, fraud, and misinformation. You are essential to our future. Join this movement by making a tax-deductible donation today.
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