WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 2, 2025) – Today, as more than 3,700 organizations from all sectors of civil society across the U.S. release a letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations, Folabi Olagbaju, Democracy Campaign Director, Greenpeace USA, said:
“For 50 years, we have pushed back against powerful interests — corporate and government alike — to defend the environment and human rights. Greenpeace USA will continue to do so. We are proud to be united with the broader nonprofit and philanthropic community to say loudly and boldly to this administration that we will not be silenced. We will not be intimidated or obey in advance — and will continue to resist efforts to revoke our constitutionally protected rights and halt our mission-driven advocacy work.
“We need to be crystal clear about what this administration has done to our democracy and basic rights. In less than a year it has seized all levers of power, moved to deregulate agencies and rules that protect people and the planet, and rolled back social and environmental progress from over the last seven decades. It has massively enriched its billionaire cronies at the expense of everyday people, while silencing dissent and free speech. And these most recent attacks are yet another move to weaponize key government agencies to go after perceived enemies.”
“At Greenpeace we have been down this road before, and no corrupt authoritarians or corporate bullies will deter us from speaking up and doing what is right for people and the planet. This moment is a test — not just for environmental and nonprofit groups, but for every organization and individual who believes in free expression, civic engagement, and the power of movements. This administration, big oil, and billionaire bullies have a playbook for attacking our movements: coming after us in court, trying to revoke our tax-exempt status, and trying to pit us against each other. But we also have our own playbook for resistance and solidarity. We urge our allies, our supporters, and everyone who values democracy to speak out and resist these attacks.”
Contact: Madison Carter, Greenpeace USA National Press Secretary, [email protected]
Greenpeace USA is part of a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace USA is committed to transforming the country’s unjust social, environmental, and economic systems from the ground up to address the climate crisis, advance racial justice, and build an economy that puts people first. Learn more at www.greenpeace.org/usa.
