To the editor: We could hope that all those who read the excellent complete review of the head of the office of Washington, Michael Wilner, of the first 100 days of the second administration of President Trump would either be shocked, or at least realize that Trump acts mercilely in the execution of his campaign promises (“News analysis:” disrupting, breaking, challenging “: Trump's first 100 days”, “,” April 29).
What is discouraging is the fact that 41% of the electorate is very good with its actions; Some even encourage each maneuver. It is their version of “running the trains in time”. The deportations are celebrated. The abolition of academic freedom in elite educational establishments and threatening the revocation of the main media licenses become applause.
As “Pogo” said in the famous comic strip of Walt Kelly of 1970: “We met the enemy and he is us.”
Dave Sanderson, La Cañada Flintridge
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To the editor: Republicans, wake up! Times' article over the first 100 days of Trump's second administration cites a previous comment on his part on election control: “… States are only an agent of the federal government.” This comment was made before the National Committee of the Republican Congress this year. It is certainly not a republican idea. At least one of these weak republican representatives should have been held and protest right there and then.
Scott W. Hamre, Cherry Valley
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To the publisher: The first 100 days of President Trump have already left a marked impact, but his actions are the logical outcome of a long -standing change in development in American governance. During the last century, the executive branch regularly accumulated power to the detriment of the congress. During the Cold War, the President's foreign policy powers For new heights, the congress has nevertheless maintained its ability to compromise and adopt historical legislation.
In the 21st century, as partisan polarization became more powerful, the Congress failed this critical responsibility, weakening its capacity to verify the executive authority on successive administrations. Trump's approach is unprecedented in size and range, but it reflects a wider institutional failure. Until the legislative power overcomes the impasse and assumes its constitutional responsibilities, the power to develop policies will remain by default in the hands of the president.
Charlie Henry, the second
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To the publisher: As of April 29, 562 presidents of colleges and academics signed American assn. College and Universities Declaration This comes back to the assault of the president against higher education. Your article cites 150; The number has increased regularly since its release on April 22. Well done.
Jackie DOOLEY, San Clemente
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To the publisher: It is not surprising that Trump's approval notes for his first 100 days are the lowest for any president in the past 80 years, According to a recent survey. At the end of his first mandate, Trump had One of the highest disompliation notes of any outgoing American president. With Nearly 3 million lost jobs,, more than 8 dollars added to national debt and highest debt / GDP ratio Since the Second World War, Trump has decisively lost his candidacy for re -election in 2020.
The American electorate, up to his inconsistent nature, gave Trump a second chance, turning him back to the White House four years later. Losing no time, the president signed a series of poorly designed decrees that affected everything, from our fundamental freedoms to economic security. It may not take long before the general expression of the negative judgment turns into the buyer's remorse.
Jim Paladino, Tampa, Florida.
