2 weeks Ago
The start of President Trump's presidency has been shocking, but if you’re surprised by his actions, you haven’t been paying attention. Many of his cabinet choices are dangerously unqualified. He’s pardoned violent rioters who beat police and threatened to prosecute people who have done nothing wrong.
His roundup of criminal immigrants is snagging hard-working ones who harvest our crops, process our meat, build our roads and start businesses. The conflicts of interest, blatant grift and constitutional ignorance are embarrassing. Every day brings more hate, vengeance and lawlessness.
When Trump was elected, I drafted a letter to our Nebraska congressional delegation asking about mass deportations, Project 2025, tax cuts for the wealthy, press freedom, LGBTQ and reproductive rights, the environment and tariffs. But when friends told me their correspondence resulted in form letters, I decided to wait and see. People are also reading.
.. Now, their positions are clear — they are toeing the Trump line.
Any opposition invites retaliation from a president who has free rein from the court to unlawfully persecute and prosecute those who disagree with him. But by valuing their reelection above the national interest, our elected leaders are betraying their oaths of office. If Trump’s plans are implemented, I fear we will face higher prices; more corruption, chaos, and cruelty; less global respect; dire health and environmental consequences; and a far more dangerous nation and world.
We must hold our elected leaders accountable, and right now, their silence speaks volumes. Continuing to support this autocrat’s tyranny and lies weakens our nation. They are complicit.
Diane K. Gonzolas, Lincoln Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!.
