TRUMP: President is out of touch

Remember, Trump promised to reduce costs for American citizens on day one. Instead the President started putting “tariffs” on our friendly nations and others without going through Congress. Then Trump joins Israel in a war that had not been approved by Congress.

So, what’s Congress doing? Before the war, ships were sailing through Hormuz delivering oil and supplies to other countries. But, the war stopped all cargo ships. This drove the price of oil to all foreign countries, which affected the United States.

All of this affects transportation (business, trips, work, cost of goods and fertilizer) that farmers need for their crops. This is Trump’s war, without Congress approval.

What about the famous “ballroom,” again without Congress’s approval, he alone decided to tear down the East Wing for a ballroom at no cost to us. It turns out, it”s going to cost over $100 billion due to security issues; and we will be paying for it!

What about putting his name on the Kennedy Center? That was taken down, because it needed to be OKed by Congress.

Then there’s the reflective pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Trump said it would cost less than $2 million, and ended up costing over $14 million with no contract. Now, there’s algae in the pool.

He has stated that inflation is a good thing? I’m an independent voter, retired and I’m concerned about the direction we’re going. The Democrats are not the enemy, they’re Americans. Putin is the enemy.

Trump has backed off helping Ukraine fighting Russia, but has spent billions fighting Iran. Where’s the logic? Ukrainians are fighting for democracy like we did 250 years ago.

WALLY ERICKSON

Coeur d’Alene