A Republican senator has revealed that the U.S. Senate is facing an overwhelming flood of phone calls—so intense that it has crippled the Senate’s phone system.
Normally, senators’ offices receive about 40 calls per minute, but that number has skyrocketed to 1,600 calls per minute.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski confirmed the disruption, saying, “The U.S. Senate phone system has been receiving around 1,600 calls each minute, compared to the 40 calls per minute we usually receive, which has disrupted our call systems.”
She assured the public that her staff is reviewing messages as quickly as possible, adding, “We’re all working to get this issue resolved as soon as we can.”
This massive influx of calls didn’t happen overnight. It stems from the latest political moves involving former President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Since returning to office, Trump’s administration has aggressively targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, imposed stiff tariffs on U.S. allies, and granted Musk’s team significant influence over key government projects.
Progressive organizations, alarmed by these developments, have mobilized supporters to take action.
Indivisible, a grassroots movement, has claimed responsibility for generating 31,400 calls to senators and nearly 4,000 calls to House members in just two weeks.
The surge reflects a growing public outcry against the administration’s policies.
Lawmakers Struggle to Keep Up With Public Demands
Democratic lawmakers report being overwhelmed by the volume of calls, with constituents urging them to push back against Trump’s policies.
Representative Jim McGovern described the situation bluntly: “I can’t recall ever receiving this many calls. People are disgusted with what’s happening, and they want us to fight back.”
Other lawmakers have echoed similar experiences:
- Rep. Mark Pocan revealed that Monday saw the highest number of calls in 12 years for his office.
- A Democratic aide shared, “Every Democrat is getting bombarded by neo-resistance groups demanding we do more.”
The last time Congress experienced a similar flood of calls was during historic political moments, including Trump’s impeachments, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, and the October 7th attack in 2023.
Despite the overwhelming response, some Democratic lawmakers express frustration, saying that many callers are directing their anger at the wrong offices.
With a Republican-controlled Congress, their ability to counter Trump’s policies is limited.
“There has definitely been some tension the last few days where people felt like: you are calling the wrong people,” an anonymous representative told Axios. “You are literally calling the wrong people.”
As controversy swirls around Musk’s increasing influence, concerns over Social Security and Medicare are mounting.
Some beneficiaries have already reported disruptions in payments, fueling fears that these essential programs could be on the chopping block.
While the true impact of Musk’s involvement remains uncertain, what’s clear is that public anxiety is at an all-time high. Americans are making their voices heard—one phone call at a time.
The record-breaking flood of calls signals a heightened sense of urgency among Americans. Whether these efforts will translate into concrete political action remains to be seen.
One thing is certain: voters are no longer staying silent. They are watching, they are calling, and they are demanding answers.
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