Trump town hall demonstrates new low for GOP

Donald Trump and his supporters in attendance exhibited a new low at the New Hampshire town hall telecast by CNN. Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation by a New York district judge and jury of his peers, per the requirements of the U.S. Constitution. Trump lied to millions of Americans stating he didn't know E. Jean Carroll, called her a "wack job," the verdict was a disgrace and a continuing "witch hunt."

The laughs, applause and cheering by the crowd is a perfect example of where the Republican Party has slumped to. It's not the same party your grandparents and parents supported. It's unable to compromise with the other side of the political aisle for the good of America. It lacks the principles, character and integrity it once represented and has replaced these values with conspiracy theories, lies and extreme agendas. It proudly accepts the support of racists, white supremacists and authoritarian leaders. Do you support a party that broadcasts its platform through a TV network accused of broadcasting lies, unfounded election claims and support of Trump? Notice that every Iowa elected GOP member has remained silent?

Would you want your granddaughter, daughter, niece, cousin, or anyone to go through the experience E. Jean Carroll did? Would you stand by your loved one's word or a man proclaiming innocence who refuses to testify in a court of law? Would you trust a judicial system that has worked for hundreds of years?

America can and must do better!

Dave Jacobsen

Lansing

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