With the rumors of President Donald Trump considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, it is imperative that our members of Congress are committed to preserving the integrity of Mueller’s investigation into the Trump administration.

This is truly a defining moment in our republic and one that will have the entirety of the nation watching. This is a country that is, in philosophy, run by the people, for the people. In effect, that means that we depend on our elected representatives to make our voices heard and to tirelessly defend our liberties and rights against authoritarian threats such as the ones we now face from the Republican Party.

If our representatives are unable to perform their duties, then they will be voted out of office. Please refer to your moral compasses and do your duty to ensure that Mueller’s investigation continues without outside influence and with him at the helm.

— Daniel Simeone, Chicago