QUIZ: Name this leader

Recent letters in the Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Press have both praised and vilified President Trump. Does he remind you of anyone?

Who made his fortune through fraud, influential friends and misusing philanthropic donations for personal gain?

Who used fake news releases to fortify his position and cast aspersions against perceived enemies?

Who attracted a militant following that verbally and physically intimidated anyone who spoke against him?

Who had a penchant for young women and cast them aside for younger, more vibrant models after they aged.

After election, who immediately began to consolidate his power and eliminate the oversight of legislative and judicial checks and balances that would constrain him?

Who appointed cronies to powerful positions, but didn’t trust them and frequently overrode their decisions with his own narcissistic actions.

Who used political appointments to control the military because he had no respect for military leadership and, in return, got no respect from his military officers?

I’m describing Adolf Hitler, of course. Who were you thinking of?

PAUL OMAN

Moscow