To the editor:
Donald Trump stomping his foot and demanding U.S. troops on Mexico's border, acting as if he is a spoiled child who did not get his way, is not the thoughtful study, careful strategy or discussion on possible repercussions that we depend on from the president of the United States. ("White House makes hasty plan to send National Guard to border, leaving mission and duration unclear," April 4)
Trump is lashing out in frustration because of thoughtless campaign promises of building a wall to keep out unauthorized immigrants. He declares falsehoods that we are being overrun, when in fact the thoughtful actions of President Obama and a downturn in our economy resulted in a net outflow of undocumented immigrants, with more leaving the United States than coming in.
Can Trump get even this right?
Marcy Bregman, Agoura Hills
Note from KBJ: Rest assured that Trump is getting this right, Marcy. He is doing precisely what we elected him to do, which is secure our borders.
