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If you don’t know what to ask at your next town hall, feel free to use one of these questions below.

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Or, email me/ if you have a question idea you want to submit. I don’t always check my email, but I will try!

Question 1

You call Donald Trump “unconventional” and laugh off his behavior. But would you be laughing if a Democratic president acted the same way? His supporters may enjoy the insults and antics, but they are shameful, divisive, and embarrassing, and the entire world is watching. His remarks are repeatedly racist, derogatory, and inflammatory, sometimes encouraging violence and reckless behavior. At what point will you stop excusing this conduct and admit that it is unfit for a president and dangerous for the country?

SOME SOURCES:

  • VIOLENCE August 9, 2016: Trump told supporters maybe the 2nd Amendment should ‘do’ something about Hillary Clinton CBS News YouTube video

  • VIOLENCE June 1, 2020: Trump asked if he could ‘just shoot’ protestors in Lafayette Square ACLU DC.org

  • VIOLENCE March 16 2024: Trump said there would be a blood bath if he didn’t win the election NBC News.com

  • VIOLENCE March 28, 2024: Trump posted images of Biden bound and gagged Al Jazeera.com

  • VIOLENCE November 3, 2024: Trump said he wouldn’t mind if someone opened fire on the media Politico.com

  • VIOLENCE May 26, 2025: Trump posted violent rhetoric about judges; afterwards those judges all received death threats Truth Social @realDonaldTrump

  • VIOLENCE April 29, 2026: Trump posted an AI image of himself holding an assault rifle Unilad.com

  • VIOLENCE December 19, 2020: Trump posted “Big protest in DC on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!” UCSB.edu

  • DIVISION June 28, 2025: Trump posted “Republicans must remember they are fighting against a very evil, corrupt, and incompetent group of people who would rather see our country go down in flames than do the right thing” Truth Social @realDonaldTrump

  • DIVISION September 12, 2025: Trump said “Radicals on the right are radical because they don’t want crime. Radicals on the left are the problem” ABC-7 YouTube video

  • DIVISION March 22, 2026: Trump posted “Now with the death of Iran the greatest enemy America has is the Radical Left, Highly Incompetent, Democrat Party!” Truth Social @realDonaldTrump

  • RACIST February 6, 2026: Trump posted AI video of the Obamas as apes Al Jazeera.com

  • RACIST November 27, 2025: Trump mocked Ilhan Omar’s hijab The National Desk.com

  • RACIST December 2, 2025: Trump called Somali immigrants garbage The Guardian.com

Answer 1

Submitted to Congress by HistoryListory: Yes, on July 17, 2026 I submitted this question to 2 Congressmen, 2 Senators, and 1 Governor

Included message: “Please be advised any non-response or response will be publicly included on my website HistoryListory.com for readers to review”.

Response received? Yes, 1 Senator responded, but it appears they used a pre-written response template that had nothing to do with the question. On 07/17/2026 they wrote: “Thank you for contacting my office regarding the importance of election integrity and security. Our country was founded upon a revolutionary idea. That idea was to institute a system of government, which operates for the people and by the people. Protecting the integrity of our elections is paramount to ensuring the well-being of our fundamentally democratic society. Any infringement on our democratic process undermines our entire democratic system. My primary mission as your United States Senator is to make government work with proven (MY STATE, EDITED) solutions that are ready for America. To better inform my decision-making, it is important that I hear the ideas, concerns, and opinions of all (MY STATE, EDITED). I appreciate the time and effort you took to provide input on the integrity of our election process and will keep it in mind as the U.S. Senate considers this issue.”

One (1) OTHER Senator replied with a canned-response on July 24, 2026. They sent, “My staff has made a note of your thoughts. As you know, the Constitution vests the President of the United States with key powers and responsibilities, including the power to command the military, the responsibility to report to Congress on the State of the Union, and the duty to faithfully execute the laws of our country. As your U.S. senator, I have worked to ensure that our country has not lost its check on the executive branch. While the president sometimes communicates differently than I do, I have been pleased with the results Congress and his administration have delivered to the American people. This includes strengthening and rebuilding our military, providing tax relief for hard-working families, and forging new trade agreements to benefit our farmers, families, small businesses, and communities. Additionally, we have worked together to secure key investments for our nation’s transportation infrastructure. I recognize there are many challenges that still remain. That is why I continue to visit and listen to individuals and businesses throughout (STATE) on areas where improvements can be made. Rest assured I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate, regardless of party, to address the problems facing our nation.

Question 2

The president’s words carry enormous influence. Trump has quipped about injecting disinfectant to treat COVID, spread disaster rumors that discouraged people from seeking FEMA aid, and made unsupported claims about Tylenol and vaccines. We also saw how presidential rhetoric helped fuel the January 6 attack. At what point will you hold a president accountable when his words cause foreseeable harm, and why should voters accept “that’s just how he talks” as an excuse?

SOME SOURCES

  • TYLENOL September 22, 2025: Trump gave unfounded medical advise that women shouldn’t take Tylenol CNN.com

  • TYLENOL September 22, 2025: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls Trump’s comments irresponsible PBS.org

  • VACCINES September 22, 2025: Trump baselessly linked vaccines to autism Stat News.com

  • VACCINES January 6, 2026: Trump’s CDC changed the vaccine schedule and dropped six common ones CEN.ACS.ORG

  • COVID April 23, 2020: Trump publicly suggested maybe injecting the body with disinfectant to treat COVID Politico.com

  • FEMA September 30, 2024: Trump posted misinformation about Hurricane Helen aid efforts Truth Social @realDonaldTrump

  • FEMA September 30, 2024: Trump posted misinformation about Hurricane Helen aid efforts again Truth Social @realDonaldTrump

  • FEMA October 3, 2024: Trump posted claims that FEMA flood disasters were being mishandled Truth Social @realDonaldTrump

  • FEMA October 3, 2024: Misinformation spread that FEMA was only giving out $750 and were seizing property PBS.org

  • FEMA October 4, 2024: The American Red Cross had to publish a fact checking page to debunk rumors Red Cross.org

  • FEMA October 4, 2024: The North Carolina DPS had to publish a fact checking page to debunk rumors NC DPS.gov

  • FEMA October 14, 2024: FEMA had to publish a fact sheet to debunk false claims because people weren’t asking for help or applying for benefits FEMA.gov

  • FEMA October 23, 2024: NOAA had to publish a fact checking page too NOAA.gov

Answer 2

Submitted to Congress by HistoryListory: Not yet.

Included message: “Please be advised any non-response or response will be publicly included on my website HistoryListory.com for readers to review”.

Response received? Not yet.