TRUMP: Act like a president

I, among others, wish to share some sage advice to the newly-elected president of our Great Nation, Mr. Donald Trump:

“Congratulations on your victory, President-elect Trump! As you savor your win, please remember these four things.

First, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded as soon as it was clear that you had won. You never offered that courtesy to President Biden.

Second, the very system that handed you this victory proved to be free and fair. Why do you trust it now when you spent the last four years calling it “rigged” and worse?

Third, your inauguration will be peaceful and dignified, unlike the days leading up to Biden’s. Keep that in mind.

Finally, remember that since you will never run for elected office again, there is no need to appeal to your former base of MAGA Republicans, since your base is now ALL of the citizens of the United States. We are all looking to you to fulfill your promises of peace and prosperity … and not those of retribution.

Of the many options available to you, take the one that will make everyone look good. You won’t regret it.

“Some remarkable things happened this week. The losing candidate called and congratulated the winner. The losing candidate did not claim that the election was stolen. The loser did not seek slates of fake electors. The president called the winner and offered to talk with him and help with the transition.”

The loser will not be encouraging a crowd of supporters to descend upon the U.S. Capitol and disrupt the certification of your election. Please recall these things as you approach your first day in office. Act like a president of the whole nation and the Commander-in-Chief of all those who sacrifice daily to protect us both!

Peace be with you and God Bless the United States of America!

GREG COSSETTE

Post Falls