I can’t believe I’m writing to you about this:

With each passing day, our democracy is put further and further in danger.

I'll be direct with you, Pat: Donald Trump is a threat to our democracy. Let me tell you what I mean by that: Just a couple of weeks ago, the President of the United States of America employed the National Guard to disperse a crowd of peaceful protesters outside of the White House with flash-bang explosions and tear gas -- just so that he could have a photo-op outside of St. John's Church. This bears repeating: Donald Trump used a painful chemical agent on peaceful, law-abiding American citizens so that he could spend seven minutes taking pictures. And what more? He told the press he thought the situation was "handled very well." Pat, we all know that this behavior is not only unconscionable, but downright dangerous. I fear for the health and safety of our nation if we continue to bear the brunt of Trump's outlashes -- which is why I'm asking you to step up today. We have the power and the opportunity to keep Trump from another four years in office and elect leaders of moral character, but only if Democrats take action early, when it matters most. Please, split a $10 donation for the first time between my campaign and the DNC's One-Term President Fund. We can get this country back on track -- but only if folks like you stake a claim in this election today. DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 DONATE: $250 Donate another amount The sad fact of the matter is that there has been no greater threat to democracy in our lifetime than Donald Trump. Another four years under Donald Trump's failed leadership could fundamentally alter our country for generations to come. We have a chance to change course in November, Pat, but that all depends on the actions we take in these final months leading up to Election Day. Democrats running for office up and down the ballot are relying on the DNC for critical campaign resources, and with your help, they'll receive the support they need to forcefully take on the GOP. With each passing day that Donald Trump is in office, our country's founding principles are put further and further at risk. Please, for the sake of our democracy, split your first $10 donation between my campaign and the DNC's One-Term President Fund today. Take care, Joe Joe Biden P.S. America was founded on the promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. We've never fully lived up to that promise -- and we can't rest until we finally do. If you can, please split a $10 donation between my campaign and the DNC so that we can take the first step and elect Democrats up and down the ballot. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you'd only like to receive our most important messages, sign up to receive less email. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.