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Fred Wellman
@FPWellman
Democracy advocate. Army combat vet. Host of @OnDemocracyPod on @MeidasTouch and On the Line with @VoteVets. National Chair Forgotten Democrats. Didn’t pay Elmo
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Oct 27 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
Let me tell you why I think Trump and the Republicans are screwed with just 10 days to go. 3 things:

1) Ground game
2) Closing message
3) Momentum

1) Ground game…they don’t have one. Lara Trump nuked all the building the RNC had done. Trump torched all of his money on lawyers. They simply ignored the entire concept thinking rallies and transphobic ads were enough. They aren’t. Politics hasn’t changed so much that people knocking doors, making calls, organizing voter drives, and pews to the polls etc don’t matter. Do you really think these marching bands leading college students to vote happened spontaneously? No! They’ve got Elmo desperately throwing money into a bonfire with paid canvassers that are ripping him off! They aren’t knocking the doors and have no skin in the game. They aren’t true believers. They aren’t convincing anyone. In the last ten days…it’s all about turn out…turn out is a ground game…Trump has zero. 2) Closing message: Harris and Walz are flooding the zone with their messaging on her main issues from Trump’s fascism to women’s reproductive heath to expanding Medicare for caregivers. Today Trump shit on Michigan…in Michigan. He called America a garbage can. Says the real enemies of America are within. Attacked Beyoncé. All while his clown show of surrogates like Elmo are telling people things are going to be bad when he gets elected to “fix” things. His VP nominee is a fascist dipshit who keeps saying weird shit like his wife isn’t white but he loves her anyway. Thats before we talk about the fact Melania and Usha are nowhere to be seen. Dude can’t even get his wife to hang out with him. It’s an incoherent goat rodeo of messaging up against a machine running on all cylinders.
Sep 3 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
It's the 1st week of September. In 2 weeks I'll have the privilege to start calling Democratic nominees for House to let them know they're getting a donation from @forgottendems for their 6-week run GOTV efforts. We'll give what we have to those who need it most, first. (1/4) Our model is simple. All donations are distributed directly to nominees without any restrictions or barriers except who needs it the most. Donations to Forgotten Democrats are split amongst all candidates. That's it. We simply want to help candidates in the toughest races. (2/4)
Aug 28 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
MAGA is trying to say the family authorized these photos and the campaign stunt so it’s okay. That’s false and a lie. There was an official photographer there from Arlington. The campaign wanted their guys. Arlington does that to make sure other families aren’t caught up against their wishes. That’s on top of it being a campaign staffer which is literally against Federal law. They were told that and then assaulted an Army official when she wouldn’t budge. Do you see that grave on the left? Major Navas. His family didn’t get to approve his grave being included in Trump’s stunt. You see that family visiting their loved one way in the back? They didn’t get to approve being included in this ridiculous smiling picture as they mourned. That’s why they have the rules and official photographers. Because this family doesn’t get to over rule the others and use their families for this campaign stunt. Not even for that fucking loser and former failed President Trump.Image Second important point. This was not an official event. This was arranged by two of the 13 families as a private wreath laying. They invited Trump because they are huge supporters. That’s their right. Every day there are unofficial wreath layings by groups, families and nonprofits. The POTUS and VPOTUS don’t attend. The family can do that. They can’t over rule the law. They can’t take away the rights of the other hundreds of families with loved ones in Section 60. Their statement is meaningless. Trump broke the law and used our most hallowed ground as a campaign stunt.
Aug 27 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Some more thoughts about the Creators at the DNC. I have seen and personally saw so much bitching from the media about us 200 Creators being at the DNC. They said we were getting special treatment and taking away from them. There was apparently 15,000 credentialed media in Chicago. Yes. You read that right, 15,000 and 200 of us. I went to the second Veterans and Military Family Council meeting on Thursday afternoon. I was chasing a hunch that maybe @Tim_Walz may show up and a tip that @iamwesmoore was going to speak. Four members of Congress spoke and actress Busy Philipps gave a great speech.
Aug 24 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
You guys would not believe how much the political media cried about us having the audacity to be treated like media. To have access to surrogates. To…(feints) get seats in the PRESS SECTION!!! The last night a print guy went down my row barking at everyone sitting there “Are you media?!?” They showed up an hour after the speeches started and were outraged the hand scrawled pieces of paper on seats wasn’t enough for the Secret Service to hold them. We told the stories they ignored. — Content creators own the week at Democratic National Convention | Courthouse News Service courthousenews.com/content-creato… This is what I was doing. Stalking media row. Working the phones. Attending council and caucus meetings. Working my ass off trying to get studio time to record interviews. I finally gave up and just threw lavaliere mics on and talked in the hallways. It was hard work.
Jul 30 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
This is how you chase off people. The fundamental lack of understanding of modern American families and lives. I was the perfect white Catholic nuclear family guy in September 1994. Army Captain, beautiful wife, pregnant with our first child. Then a car accident took them. Widower at 29. Emergency move to Hawaii. Meet a young woman with 2 amazing kids, 6 and 2. Marry quickly and have 2 more. Able to adopt our oldest. We go through 3 combat tours and trials of life and divorce after 24 years. My oldest 2 have kids and I’m a (step) grandfather of 4.
Jul 18 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
A lot of people ask my why I have steadfastly stood in support of President Biden and VP Harris in the midst of all of this. Aside from their record of astounding success and stability...I live in the real world. I hear from regular voters all the time. This isn't the West Wing or Fantasy Sports. I am also clearly a target based on the last year of fun things that have happened. I don't have the luxury to fantasize about woulda, coulda, shoulda. I am here now. Just like when I flew a scout helicopter designed in 1958 with no weapons into the first modern tank mechanized war in 1991...this is the team and tools I have and I am going to fly the shit out of it and win. We did. I firmly believe we have the message and moment to win this election if our side doesn't throw it away.
Jul 16 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
The RNC is rolling and everyone is talking Biden instead of Trump/Vance. Meanwhile across the country Dem candidates are plugging away to flip the House and stop the spread of MAGA and Project 2025. They need our help. I'm proud to be national chairman of Forgotten Democrats. (1/ ) It's a simple set up. No staff. No ads. An FEC earmark that allows us to fund nominees who need funds the most...first. A bathtub model that raises everyone up from the bottom. This is our first cycle and we are eager to help as many Dems as we can. (2/4 )forgottendemocrats.org
May 31 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
We aren’t just electing a President. We are electing an Administration. Only one Biden cabinet secretary has turned over. By every measure our government is being run with little drama or scandals and great efficiency. How can you forget the insanity of Trump’s clown show? 🧵 He had 92% turnover just inside his own executive offices with lunatics like Bannon, Omarosa, and Gorka. He fired his NSA for lying in the first month. The entire concept of a “Scaramucci” as a measure of time was part of the parade of dumb spokespeople. brookings.edu/articles/track…
May 17 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Been a while since my last update on the lawsuit against me by disgraced former Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn. We filed all of our motions required by the federal court five weeks ago and haven't heard a response to date. Unfortunately it's time for more help. (1/4)gofund.me/cb070c3e You may recall that Flynn's lawyers wanted a stay of the case while they appealed the state court ruling against them in their suit against @TheRickWilson. We opposed that motion and asked for accelerated process under Florida's anti-SLAPP statute. (2/4) documentcloud.org/documents/2451…
May 7 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
A big thread on supporting Democrats. You may have seen my new series of videos called 'In the Hot Seat' on @meidastouch. So far I've interviewed 14 Dem candidates for House, Senate, and Governor across the country from Colin Allred in TX to Callie Barr in MI and more... (1/12) From Andy Kim in NJ to Caroline Gleich in UT. They're incredible candidates in it for the right reasons. The biggest difference I see is usually funding. Some are functioning with sophisticated well funded campaigns. Many are trying to scrape by. (2/12)
Apr 17 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
The Speaker of the Missouri House @deanplocher decided he was above the law and Ethics Committee. His lawyers and allies intimidated witnesses, ignored investigators, and then voted down draft report. Now he wants to be Secretary of State! This is what a GOP super majority gets. @Kacen Every single story is worse than the last. Unbelievable cover up actions. Direct intimidation of witnesses. Complete disregard for the citizens who pay his salary. The @MOHouseGOP is only interested in preserving their power. @KurtEricksonPD stltoday.com/news/local/gov…
Mar 25 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Update on the ongoing lawsuit against me by ex-Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn. His attempt to sue @TheRickWilson in state court for almost same accusations was dismissed by the court and he decided to appeal that decision. While doing so he wants to stay our case until it's resolved. (1) Essentially they're arguing the cases are similar so they want to let it play out in state appeals court and put me on hold. Wilson's case was dismissed Jan. 30th. Our next deadline is this Weds, Mar. 27th. They waited 2 months. Here is their filing: (2) documentcloud.org/documents/2451…
Nov 16, 2023 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Some personal news and an ask for help. As part of MAGA’s efforts to silence those who challenge them, Trump’s former NSA Mike Flynn, who pled guilty to a felony count of “willfully and knowingly” making false statements to the FBI, has filed a defamation lawsuit against me. (1) This ludicrous pursuit asks for hundreds of millions of dollars over 3 tweets sent over a year and a half ago. This lawsuit is just one of many MAGA has been filing to silence those protecting American Democracy. I have built an incredible legal team to fight back pro bono. (2)
Oct 6, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
I am attending the @TheDemocrats Fall Meeting in St. Louis as @VP speaks to the Women's Caucus meeting which happens to be in a huge room with all of the attendees and media from St. Louis here. I have to play media so my seat sucks...lol. Image Since it is the actual DNC Women's Caucus meeting that just happens to have the entire DNC attending they have to take care of some business first. Updated rules are approved and DNC Convention Chairman Minyon Moore introduced.
Jul 23, 2023 • 23 tweets • 7 min read
Have I got a story for you. It starts with a simple tip that someone has done a FOIA request for all 7 million voter signature cards in Georgia. I was able to get a screenshot of the request. It's much more insane than I could have possibly thought and people need to know.
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Image The requester is a guy named Vince Espi who claims to be a "reporter for the Peach Tree Times." More on him later but look at what he wants and think about the implications of a malicious actor getting the info he asks for in signature cards a year from a Presidential election.
Apr 6, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
We don’t have kings in this country. How do we allow this unelected group to act with complete lifetime impunity to basic rules of ethics? “A code of conduct for federal judges below the Supreme Court requires them to avoid even the “appearance of impropriety.” Members of the high court, Chief Justice Roberts has written, “consult” that code for guidance. The Supreme Court is left almost entirely to police itself.”
Apr 1, 2023 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
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Tonight I'm excited to launch the 'On Democracy with FPWellman' Substack Community as a larger community tying together my work including my podcast, former newsletter, and the issues of the day. (1/6) fpwellman.substack.com I launched my Revue newsletter, FPWellman Unfiltered, 2 years ago as a place to tell some stories that have shaped my life from war in Iraq to the battles for our nation here. Elon killed Revue. But, those stories will be my 'Sunday Reads' on the Substack like Bassam's. (2/6)
Dec 1, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
If you've followed me for a while you know about my first wife Jenn who was killed in a car accident when she was 7 1/2 months pregnant in September, 1994. You may also know she was obsessed with Christmas and holiday music. She would play it starting October I swear. Jenn wanted to be a mother for years. Her favorite Christmas song was from Amy's first Christmas album, Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song). It's a mother's song. Jenn played it constantly. When she died I had them play it at her memorial service. It was her song.
Nov 30, 2022 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
I’m thrilled to join the Veterans Community Project STL Capital Campaign Committee to raise the funds to build out @vcp_stlouis providing transitional housing and supportive services to homeless veterans in the STL region. They have dramatically improved the lives of veterans. Image I’ve been a fan for years.
When @JasonKander & @KellynSloan joined the team in 2019 to lead their national expansion I promised to help. After moving home to STL 2 yrs later I’m proud to fulfill that promise finally. Support their mission & learn more at veteranscommunityproject.org
Nov 25, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
The thing about Musk saying he’ll restore banned accounts is atleast 2 or more that I reported were dedicated to doxxing and attacking me and my family including my kids and their places of employment. They terrorized my family off of Twitter. This isn’t about free speech. Even if I quit this platform these anonymous monsters can use it to harm my family in the real world because they don’t like my politics or opinions. This isn’t a joke. He will never suffer at all. He just has to unleash the beasts and it’s up to us to protect our families.