
Doug Jones
@dougjones
Louise's husband. Father of three. Granddad of two. Former U.S. Senator for Alabama. Counsel at ArentFox Schiff. Dog person. Author of ”Bending Toward Justice.”
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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive. No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief. 1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.

Maybe you’re right Chris Cillizza, but the more likely scenario is this has nothing to do with anything other than power. This is more akin to the exec orders directed at law firms and higher ed. All about power. Make corporate America beg next. See the thread of Chris Murphy 🟧

Normally there are no hearings for US Atty nominees because normally the President, regardless of political party, nominates lawyers that receive bipartisan support for their views upholding the rule of law. But these are not normal times. Call or write Chuck Grassley and demand



Trump invited himself to the U of A – so now, I'm inviting you to show the world that Alabama and the rest of America have had enough. My friend Humberto monsalve O’Rourke and I will be in Tuscaloosa tomorrow in Snow Hinton Park. If you’re anywhere around we’d love to see you there.


In Tuscaloosa with my buddy Beto O'Rourke! Great crowd! Fired up! Ready for the Tide to turn om Trump!











Those who care about democracy should pay close attention to the events in LA. Is the USA sleepwalking toward authoritarianism? Are we already there? Please join me tomorrow as I discuss this and more with experts Heather Cox Richardson & Steven Levitsky. americanprogress.org/events/droppin…



Hey folks, tune in tomorrow-or better yet, come if you can if you’re in the DC area-for the 2nd installment of American Progress’s “Democracy on the Line” with a great line up of panelists w/me: Jim Acosta, Abbe Lowell and Dean William Treanor. Check it out below americanprogress.org/events/democra…