With no moral compass and self-interest as his only North Star, Trump shamelessly exploits voter fears and frustrations. His never-ending lies, threatening rhetoric, and unhinged name-calling stoke anger and hate.

In normal times, 34 felony convictions would have ended a presidential campaign. But Trump’s candidacy is anything but normal. His criminality, and blatant disregard for decency, is misconstrued by his duped followers as a sign of strength.

Twice-impeached, Trump has been convicted of fraud, liable and sexual assault. He faces four criminal indictments–for stealing classified documents, obstruction of justice, and inciting the J6 insurrection. His failed efforts to overturn the free and fair results of the 2020 election led to the deaths of seven Americans.

Trump, who’s becoming increasingly incendiary and incoherent, has long behaved as if he’s above the law. Now, with it’s unprecedented “presidential immunity” ruling, his hand-picked and grotesquely unethical Supreme Court has literally put Trump above the law, effectively giving him permission for a despotic 2nd term!

What’s really terrifying is that Project 2025 has created a “conservative LinkedIn” to recruit “an army of Trump loyalists” to replace the federal workforce–and any remaining guardrails. John Kelly, H.R. McMaster and General Milley–the grownups in the room–will be replaced with co-conspirators such as Cory Lewandowski, Steven Miller, and Jeffrey Clarke.

Now is no time for complacency! Trump nearly destroyed our nation last time. Constitutional Republicans, Independents, and Democrats must do everything in their power to see that he never gets another chance.

MARY RANDOLPH

Valencia

Submitted by Virtual Newsroom