A message to Donald Trump: Our crowd size is bigger than yours.

As Members of Congress plan to skip Trump's speech, the rebuttal event to the State of the Union is now SOLD OUT. But you can still join us virtually TONIGHT at 7pm ET.

Donald Trump has always been sensitive about his crowd size. Since his first inauguration — and the absurd lies he told about how many people showed up — he’s sensitive to what people see on TV. And tonight, Americans are likely to see that Trump has fewer people in front of him on the U.S. House Floor watching his speech than WE HAVE in attendance just down the street at a rebuttal event to counter his lies.

Let that sink in, Mr. President.

TONIGHT, our team at DEFIANCE.org (in partnership with COURIER, The Portland Frog Brigade, Task Force, and many others) will host the STATE OF THE SWAMP: The Rebuttal to the State of the Union, from 7-11pm ET. Live streamed nationwide (all details below).

This will be one of the largest LIVE “SOTU” rebuttals ever, featuring Robert De Niro, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Stacey Abrams, Mark Ruffalo, Members of Congress, and dozens more.

The optics of the evening will be unmistakable. Members of Congress are deciding to skip Trump’s speech in droves. Meanwhile, our rebuttal event — two blocks from the White House — is SOLD OUT. I was getting text messages until 2 a.m. last night about national leaders who are still hoping to get a spot in the room to join us.

I went on MSNOW last night to break the news to Donald Trump in terms he’d understand.

But even if Trump thinks this a crowd-size measuring contest, it isn’t. I just know that’s just what gets his attention. What REALLY matters is what people expect they’ll hear at the two events. And they know the president’s State of the Union address is going to be full of falsehoods and threadbare justifications for America’s slide into autocracy. The used-car salesman who lied his way back into the White House is going to try to sell us on our own repression and his fleecing of the nation.

Indeed, Donald Trump came to Washington pledging to “drain the swamp.” He said D.C. was corrupt, politicians were taking advantage of Americans, and that leaders were using government powers against the people themselves. He said he would save us from it — that he would clean up the nation’s capital.

But he never drained the swamp. He did the literal opposite.

Trump expanded the “swamp” across the whole country. His crony corruption has reached new heights, as he tries to ink sweetheart deals for his corporate pals to take over the news organizations you watch every day so they’ll say nicer things about him. He’s taken billions from U.S. taxpayers for personal gain, and is now literally suing the government he runs demanding billions more. His abuses of power are so breathtaking that entire American cities and states now fear federal government is taking over their lives, from Washington, D.C to Los Angeles.

Tonight at STATE OF THE SWAMP, we will tell the truth about what is happening in our country. We’ll also answer the question on the minds of everyone who cares about stopping what’s happening: “WHAT CAN I DO?”

If I have one “ask” for you today, it’s this: tell others.

Convince friends and family not to waste their night watching Donald Trump’s bloated State of the Union Address, and tell them to tune in for free at DEFIANCE.org to watch the all-night rebuttal. I’ll make it easy for you. Every single detail is below, so you can forward this note to anyone or post it on social media. This is important. The political opposition in this country is growing, mobilizing, and fighting back.

But we’ll only win this fight if YOU help us defy the witless thug in the White House. I don’t say those words lightly or to start the types of schoolyard spats Trump has brought into the halls of power. That’s truly who he is. And I want you to ask yourself, “Who am I?” If you’re reading this, I already know the answer. You’re someone who wants all of this madness to end. That process starts tonight.

So join us. And let’s defy Trump, together.

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Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s event, STATE OF THE SWAMP: THE REBUTTAL TO THE STATE OF THE UNION…

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I heard you’re doing something BIG that morning. What is it?

You heard right. This morning, we’ll be delivering copies of the U.S. Constitution to EVERY Republican Member of Congress with a message: You swore an oath to this. Not to a man. Remember that tonight.

And guess what? We’ve flown in the Portland Frog Brigade to handle the deliveries. That’s right, defiant Americans in blow-up frog costumes will be going door-to-door on Capitol Hill to deliver the Constitution. The same people who’ve been protesting Trump’s agents at ICE facilities — and leading marches nationwide.

You won’t want to miss it. Tune in below at 930am ET at DEFIANCE.News or by clicking the button below. We’ll post the replay later if you miss it!

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What should I be doing before the rebuttal event?

Help spread the word. Let’s make sure more people are watching the TRUTH than are watching Trump’s LIES.

1. Share ALL of this info — by forwarding this email or sharing this post. Your friends, family, and colleagues can sign up to watch at DEFIANCE.org/sotu to get updates and livestream links. Or forward them this email and share this post.

2. Share the hilarious ad from the Portland Frogs. Promote the video on your social media accounts. Re-post the video from X, Substack, Threads, or Instagram.

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Can I join the virtual VIP pre-show?

Yes, you can. In fact, in addition to the FREE livestream, there are ticketed packages that include exclusive access to the virtual PRE-SHOW with VIP guests, media, and surprises. You’ll also get special event merch, access to the event BINGO, and more!

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Who’s speaking at the main event — the rebuttal to the State of the Union?

The lineup is jam-packed with cultural icons, elected leaders, pro-democracy champions, former Trump officials who’ve turned against him, new-media stars, and many more. Full lineup below.

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Okay, I get it. This is awesome. I’m in. So how do I stream it LIVE?!

Anyone can watch the STATE OF THE SWAMP event for FREE online starting at 645pm ET tonight. Here are your options.

Pay close attention throughout the night. We will be making some MAJOR announcements about efforts to counter Trump’s abuses of power, restore the rule of law, and hold law-breakers accountable.

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One more thing: I heard a secret. There’s another surprise after the event?

Yup. That’s right. But we’re not going to spoil it here. If you’re watching the event, don’t worry. We’ll remind you that AFTERWARDS you should tune in at www.DEFIANCE.News for a special, late-night livestream. By ~11:15pm ET we should be back on the air. For what, you ask? For a defiant moment. Something that’s never been done before… we hope you’ll watch.

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So where can I watch that great frog promo again?

Right here.

Your friend, in defiance,

Miles Taylor