Donald Trump did not misspeak in Helsinki. He expressed support for the man who assisted his election by systematically manipulating (with subterfuge) the American public to believe positive propaganda about Mr. Trump and negative propaganda about other candidates, not just Hillary Clinton. He continues such actions designed to undermine our democracy and our alliances in protecting our way of life.

Mr. Trump is indebted to Vladimir Putin. He will continue to deceive us by denying Russian involvement in his election and other elections. Mr. Putin endorsed Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump betrays America by endorsing Mr. Putin instead of his own country’s intelligence and values.

Vice President Mike Pence supports whatever lie Mr. Trump tells, abandoning any moral values in doing so. Both have chosen stolen power over duty. Both should be impeached.

Mr. Trump is a marketing genius but a moral ignoramus. Mr. Pence pretends to breathe morality but fails. Neither can lead this country honorably. What more will it take to open all eyes to his nature, all minds to the whole reality of the ways his administration continues to damage our values and laws in the pursuit of wealth and power, and what more to spur action to take back our country?

NANCY GRAY

Washington, Pa.

Note from KBJ: Batshit crazy.