To the editor:
During the Republican primaries, we frequently heard derogatory terms such as pathological liar, con-man, narcissist and worse. All these descriptions of Donald Trump emanated from his fellow Republican candidates.
At the time, Democrats and almost all of the Republican candidates were in complete accord. Why? Quite simply because they all recognized Trump for what he was and were compelled to express their fear that someone of his caliber could become president. Well, the unimaginable happened and the person they described in such glowing terms is now our president—and judging by his most recent series of bullying tweets, he has not changed. (“Another day, another vulgar Trump tweet. The president clearly isn't learning on the job,” Opinion, June 29)
The sad truth is that many Republicans still see Trump as the same loose cannon that they knew could do great damage to our democracy. But now they are apparently willing to allow this undisciplined man to run roughshod over the institutions and ideals that have made our country great.
So, to all who truly recognize Trump for what he is but overlook his dangerous flaws for the sake of cutting taxes, are you really prepared to face the consequences of continuing to support a man who flagrantly lies and insults? Where do you draw the line?
Robert A. McKennon, Hacienda Heights
Note from KBJ: What part of "fighting back" do you not understand, Robert? Is President Trump supposed to sit back and take the abuse and vilification being thrown at him? The reason he's president—the reason he defeated 16 accomplished Republicans and the Democrat harridan—is that many Americans are sick and tired of Republicans allowing their enemies on the left to define and destroy them. Godspeed, President Trump! Keep tweeting! Keep smashing the media in the face! Keep fighting for us! The more whiny letters there are from the likes of Robert A. McKennon, the better you're doing.
