To the Editor:
Recent election cycles have demonstrated that our country remains deeply divided, with economic factors often determining presidential outcomes. Since President Trump took office, we have seen extreme levels of national hostility, fear and suspicion not experienced since the Civil War. While responsibility for this climate is shared, the current administration’s actions and policies are particularly concerning.
The President has disregarded court orders, issued illegal tariffs, alienated our allies, and usurped Congressional powers. His attempts to restrict free speech threaten the foundations of our democracy. His handling of the broken immigration system has been inhumane.
President Trump’s attempt to establish a $2 billion fund to reward political supporters, many of whom are convicted felons — is deeply problematic. Additionally, his proposal to exempt his family and businesses from future IRS audits is an insult to all American taxpayers.
The true measure of a successful presidency is not the accumulation of power, but the well-being of the American people and the strength of our democracy. By these standards, President Trump’s presidency is a failure. Economic fairness, freedom and equality are forgotten values unless we send a message in the 2026 election.
Linda Arnold
Highlands