I disagree with the contention I’ve heard that President Donald Trump should have made an appearance at former first lady Barbara Bush’s funeral. I have no illusions about the president. He is not my ideal of a chief executive: egotistic, narcissistic, a snake oil salesman on a massive scale.
But sending the first lady to represent the White House and the current administration at the service for a former first lady is appropriate and respectful.
Wes Durham
Kansas City
