Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

To the editor:

Doyle McManus writes that President Trump’s tweets are “unrestrained by facts.” Does he mean the president’s a liar?

McManus calls it an “odd assertion” that Trump claims his is the “most transparent” presidency in history. So, is he saying Trump’s a liar?

We are reminded that Trump “falsely” claimed he couldn’t release his taxes while under audit. Does that mean he lied?

Yes, we can say it: The president is a liar.

Among his lies, Trump’s most absurd is his latest claim that the Russia probe was an attempted coup and that starting the investigation was tantamount to treason. Seriously? Justice Department special counsel Robert S. Mueller III chronicled a list of crimes the Russians committed to help Trump get elected.

It would have arguably been more treasonous not to have investigated Russia’s attack on our democracy.

Robert Fox, Los Angeles

Here are highlights from today's stage of the Tour of Yorkshire. What a beautiful and historic place!

The Kentucky Derby decision was not a good one. It was a rough & tumble race on a wet and sloppy track, actually, a beautiful thing to watch. Only in these days of political correctness could such an overturn occur. The best horse did NOT win the Kentucky Derby – not even close!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2019

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My question for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the others who are not in favor of impeaching President Trump is, when is enough enough? First, it was too early. Then, it was too late. Then it was, let’s wait to see Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report.

Well, we’ve seen the report, and there are at least 10 episodes of obstruction of justice. The president repeatedly tried to derail the investigation, and he instructed his aides to lie. Earlier, he was a co-conspirator with Michael Cohen. Now, he is refusing to honor subpoenas and ordering aides not to testify. This isn’t a matter of politics or pragmatism. This is about principle, integrity, honor and what type of behavior is acceptable for the leader of the free world.

If this behavior goes unchallenged, it will set a dangerous precedent. Unlike former President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, based on improper behavior with an intern, it will not backfire, because only Trump’s base will consider him a martyr. Republicans have a multitude of faults, but they can be tough and they can stay on message. Democrats all too often fight among themselves and play softball, when hardball is warranted. It’s time to play hardball.

Gary Cavalli, Danville

Here is the recent letter from White House Special Counsel Emmet T. Flood to Attorney General William P. Barr. Prediction: Former FBI Director James Comey will do prison time for his crimes. Barr will get to the bottom of the attempt to unseat President Trump.

How can it be possible that James Woods (and many others), a strong but responsible Conservative Voice, is banned from Twitter? Social Media & Fake News Media, together with their partner, the Democrat Party, have no idea the problems they are causing for themselves. VERY UNFAIR!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2019

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