As I read the account in the Globe of the crisis in Iran following the downing of a US drone (“Trump account of Iran threat is scrutinized,” Page One, June 22), I had a truly horrifying thought: I found myself more likely to believe the account from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps than that from our president. Let that sink in.

I have been following US politics and international affairs for more than 50 years, as a teacher of American history and government. The over 10,000 lies that our president has told since taking office are officially home to roost.

Bob Kostka

Kingston

Note from KBJ: I’m unaware of a single lie told by Donald Trump, and I have followed his utterances carefully for four years. What must Bob Kostka think a lie is in order for him to believe that President Trump has lied over 10,000 times?