As we prepare for Memorial Day weekend, remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, I want to thank you, the 435,000+ signers of my petition, for your fierce and ongoing support. Democracy only works when the people participate. This one petition, demanding that President Trump release his tax returns, has brought out an incredible level of activism. You’ve made tens of thousands of calls to legislators asking for Trump's tax returns to be released. You've emailed and faxed your members of Congress in droves. Some of you have made in-person visits to your Senators and Representatives, demanding transparency. From the islands of Hawaii to the Big Apple, you came out in force at the Trump Tax March on April 15. It's because of you and other patriotic Americans that Trump's alarming Russian ties as well as his refusal to release his tax returns continue to be a prime topic in the media and in Congress. House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi, who is keeping up the pressure on the GOP, tweeted this message on May 24: "For the 8th time, House Republicans have voted to hide @realDonaldTrump’s tax returns from Americans & block efforts to #FollowTheFacts." WE ARE NOT GIVING UP! The Trump administration is in deep trouble, reeling from damaging revelations about its traitorous contacts with Russia. A new blockbuster Trump-Russia story is published almost every day in our amazing newspapers and magazines. According to intelligence sources, a Trump-Russia criminal investigation is already underway. A special prosecutor, former FBI director Robert Mueller, was recently named by the DOJ to investigate Trump-Russia. In Congress, both the Senate and House are moving ahead with investigations of the Trump team's ties to Russia, producing shocking testimony from John Brennan (former CIA director), Sally Yates (former acting AG) and James Clapper (former director of national intelligence). The Democrats are relentlessly trying to get legislation passed that would require Trump to release his tax returns. I look forward to continuing to work with all of you on ensuring that President Trump is 100% transparent. As Congressman Elijah Cummings said last week, "This is about the fight for the soul of our democracy." He's not exaggerating.