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Supporters are to blame for Trump’s presidency
John Clayton
Jul. 13, 2025 6:00 am
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Trump supporters are incompetent. A claim is that he can secure deals, yet he has not achieved his goals for Greenland, Canada, Ukraine, Gaza, or Iran.
What about Donald’s economic policy of imposing hefty tariff taxes? That isn’t a win for hardworking Americans.
A third key goal of Trump and his supporters is to deport millions of immigrants from the USA. In pursuing this aim, Trump disregards the Constitution’s protections of due process, free speech, the arrest and deportation of U.S. citizens, and the prohibition against using U.S. combat troops on our streets.
Furthermore, while stating a goal of eliminating fraud and abuse, his administration’s unprofessional actions have resulted in no savings and led to increased costs and reduced government efficiency.
Trump isn’t the maniac; the culprits are the foolish citizens who support a blundering presidency.
John Clayton
Brooklyn
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