Trump’s disgraceful Mueller remark: Letters – Latest News
The Issue: President Trump’s celebratory touch upon the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller.
On the identical day President Trump signed an govt order blocking faculty soccer groups from enjoying on the similar time because the Army-Navy sport, he did a victory dance celebrating the passing of former FBI Director Robert Mueller (“Mueller is dead — & Don ‘glad,’ ” March 22).
As a Navy veteran, it warms my coronary heart to know the commander-in-chief, who obtained 5 draft deferments, holds a soccer sport in larger regard than the service of a true American patriot.
I offer a army salute to Mueller, and one requiring the use of one finger to Trump, who sat on the sidelines as Mueller served his nation with honor.
Vin Morabito
Scranton, Pa.
It’s tough to mourn the death of a man who took an oath to guard America, then lied and, for my part, dedicated treason.
Daniel Robinowitz
Dallas, Texas
Mueller was a class act.
He didn’t abuse his place.
He adopted the law and went after criminals, like Trump.
Of course Trump is glad he died — he was only one title on Trump’s checklist of people to hunt retribution in opposition to whereas on his revenge tour.
Trump shouldn’t be president of the United States.
He needs to be in jail.
Kreg Ramone
Manhattan
Mueller represented the gold customary of selfless public service.
His integrity, honesty, humility and competence had been deeply admired and revered all through authorities.
Sincerest rentallences to Ann and the Mueller household.
Paul Bacon
Hallandale Beach, Fla.
Mueller now joins the late John McCain, John Dingell and Rob Reiner as people whose graves Trump has spat on.
Mueller enlisted to enter battle after the death of a pal in Vietnam, the identical battle Trump evaded.
He devoted his life to law enforcement, serving his nation with integrity.
Trump shouldn’t be a small fraction of the person Mueller was.
Oren Spiegler
Peters Township, Pa.
What a horrible remark by Trump relating to Mueller.
He ought to deal with the betterment of the nation, as an alternative of berating others.
Matt Engel
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
In his Second Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln sought to heal our nation after the Civil War, stating “With malice toward none, with charity for all.”
Now, our president reacts to the death of a veteran who fought in Vietnam with a post studying “I’m glad he’s dead.”
What will historians say about Trump?
He acted “with charity toward none and malice toward at least one.”
Matthew Brief
Manhattan
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The Issue: Mayor Mamdani breaking his Ramadan fast with Muslim detainees within the Rikers Island jail.
What’s occurring in New York City?
Why is no one complaining about Mayor Mamdani breaking his fast at Rikers (“ ‘Break fast’ & furious,” March 22)?
Every day he’s pushing his faith into politics.
Recently, he even in contrast St. Patrick with the plight of Palestinians.
He is crossing the road between religion and state.
Why aren’t all of the liberals who go after Christians once they combine faith and state complaining now?
Dan Ricciardi
Brooklyn
It’s not fairly “Breakfast at Tiffanys,” however “Breakfast at Rikers” is what’s within the mayor’s consolation zone.
The optics of breaking his fast with the prisoners versus not visiting officers injured within the latest ISIS-inspired assault at Gracie Mansion shouldn’t be his best look.
To add additional insult, he was accompanied by Yusef Salam of the Central Park Five, who was exonerated within the savage rape of a jogger in 1989.
Peter Cooper
Bronxville
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