Statement of Principles

1. The Problem: Accelerating Damage to Democracy

Across many countries, we see the same pattern repeating: democratic norms are weakened or ignored; institutions are treated as obstacles rather than safeguards; personal loyalty is elevated above constitutional duty; opponents are dehumanized; accountability is delayed until it becomes ineffective.

2. Why This Moment Is Critical to Democracy and the Future Prosperity of the United States

The United States holds a unique position in the global system. Its actions shape precedent, norms, alliances, and what other leaders believe is acceptable. When democratic norms weaken in the United States, the consequences do not stay contained.

3. The Core Idea: A Bipartisan Reset — Not Escalation

The solution to democratic damage is not escalation and not permanent restructuring. The solution is a temporary reset, grounded in the Constitution and explicitly limited to the period leading through the 2028 presidential election cycle.

4. Why This Moment Requires Action

The concern is not about left versus right. It is about trajectory — and about restoring conditions under which democratic competition is once again legitimate and trusted.

5. Our Principles

• This is apolitical. Democracy must be protected regardless of party, ideology, or outcome.
• Process is protection. Constitutional mechanisms exist to manage crisis lawfully and peacefully.
• Extraordinary measures must be temporary. Any reset must be clearly bounded and designed only to restore normal democratic function.

6. The Proposal: A Constitutional, Bipartisan Reset in the US (2026 through the 2028 Election Cycle)

We support constitutional accountability where warranted, removal of the current President and Vice President, and a strictly time-limited bipartisan arrangement as a bridge to a credible 2028 election. Neither leader should be eligible to run in 2028.

7. Why This Is the Best Path for the United States

A temporary bipartisan reset strengthens US institutions rather than exhausting them, and helps restore trust that makes governance more effective.

8. American Leadership by Example

At moments of strain, great democracies are judged not by denial, but by correction — peacefully, through lawful process and restraint.

9. The Purpose of Fundraising

This initiative has two purposes only:

1. Signal intent. Small contributions (from as little as €5 / $5 / £5) serve as a visible signal of concern for democratic norms (larger donations are also welcome and can materially strengthen the ability to act at this critical moment).
2. Support awareness and democratic education. Funds will be used carefully and transparently to create awareness of a bipartisan reset as a responsible way out of the current situation, and to support education initiatives that strengthen democratic norms, civic responsibility, and respectful political engagement.