To the editor: For many who voted in opposition to their very own self-interest this election, pondering {that a} second Donald Trump presidency wouldn’t be as unhealthy as his first, I’ll admit that you simply have been proper. Given his Cupboard nominations, the following 4 years shall be a lot, a lot worse. (“Trump’s Cabinet picks will test Senate independence,” Nov. 14)
An anti-vaxxer as secretary of Well being and Human Companies? Makes good sense.
A weekend Fox Information host as secretary of Protection? Positive, why not?
A conspiracy theorist as director of nationwide intelligence? What might go improper?
And say what you’ll about former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as legal professional basic. At the least he has expertise with the Division of Justice, having been investigated by it.
That was simply the primary week. Trump isn’t finished packing this veritable clown automotive with incompetents and sycophants. When the circus lastly rolls into city on Jan. 20, the joke shall be on us. All of us.
Some hope Senate Republicans will develop a backbone and exhibit some decency, integrity, vital pondering or patriotism when it comes time to substantiate this menagerie of misfits. To them I can solely say, don’t maintain your breath. There isn’t any backside to how low they’ll sink in service to our Day 1 dictator.
Earle Hartling, Culver Metropolis
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To the editor: My mother, my dad and my brother served in presidential-appointed positions on the White Home (Mother), the departments of Power and Inside (Dad), and the Division of Labor and the Pension Profit Warranty Corp. (brother).
None had prior authorities or political workplace expertise — zero. Every carried out with extraordinary talent, as evidenced by Dad and my brother being moved to different businesses due to their abilities, and my mom being promoted inside the White Home for hers.
Critics’ whole premise about what it takes to carry out in high administration positions isn’t solely improper, however nonsense.
Kip Dellinger, Santa Monica
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To the editor: There’s a lot trepidation over our nation’s future with a Trump presidency and a Republican Congress. Nonetheless, it’s attainable that fears could also be unfounded and the anticipated adjustments might present a constructive end result for the American folks and serve the nation’s greatest pursuits on the worldwide stage.
If, nevertheless, the other occurs and the nation experiences chaos, struggling, monetary instability and worse safety, the one recourse for the American folks is to indicate their dismay within the midterm election by voting in opposition to Republicans.
So, the message to members of Congress is to stick to their dedication to serve the nation and never be compromised by their loyalty to Trump after they consider his actions could not serve the nation. Hopefully, within the subsequent two years, there gained’t be actions taken that get rid of truthful and free elections.
Sid Pelston, Beverly Hills
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To the editor: Gaetz as legal professional basic? RFK JR. as head of Well being and Human Companies?
Trump isn’t as very similar to Hitler as he’s Nero.
Burn, child, burn!
Christine Frauchiger, Los Angeles
