STATEMENTS

LETTER TO PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP

November 19, 2024

President-elect Donald J. Trump 

The Mar-A-Lago Club

1100 S. Ocean Blvd.

Palm Beach, FL 33480

Dear President-elect Trump,

I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of the Alliance for Vietnam’s Democracy, I extend our heartfelt congratulations on your election as the President of the United States. Your victory represents a significant moment in American history, and we wish you every success as you prepare to assume the responsibilities of this esteemed office.

As you embark on this new journey, we would like to reaffirm our shared commitment to combating communism and addressing predatory economic practices that threaten our stability and prosperity. Your leadership presents a unique opportunity to lead and promote values of freedom and fairness worldwide.

The fight against communism remains a critical priority. The oppressive regimes that adhere to this ideology continue to undermine human rights and freedoms. We believe that your administration can play a pivotal role in supporting democratic movements and ensuring that the principles of liberty and justice prevail. During your presidency, you often linked communism and socialism to power for the ruling class, rather than justice or equality. We share your belief that opposition to these ideologies is a defense of American values and freedoms.

Furthermore, addressing predatory economic practices is essential for fostering fair and equitable global trade. Vietnam, as you have pointed out, is the worse abuser in terms of trade imbalances and unfair practices. The Vietnamese authorities have committed "trade cheats," which included actions like product dumping, currency manipulation and transshipment of goods to bypass tariffs on China. These practices not only distort markets but also hinder U.S. economic growth. We are confident that under your leadership, the United States will take decisive action to promote fair trade policies and protect our interests against such behaviors.

As you may recall, on September 2020, we led a coalition of 162 U.S. and international organizations urging you to sign an Executive Order to designate the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) a “transnational criminal organization (TCO).”  The evidence of the CCP’s global criminality is clear and convincing. We look forward to working closely with your administration on similar issues to advance our shared goals. We can build a future where democracy and economic fairness thrive, benefiting people in the US and around the world.

Once again, congratulations on your election victory. We wish you all the best as you prepare to lead the nation.

Sincerely,

Alliance for Vietnam’s Democracy