Mar 13, 2024 2 min read

I want someone to explain the reasoning why we should want Donald Trump back as president.

Anything good he did while in office has been completely overshadowed by all the negativity surrounding him. He is the only president to not graciously hand over the presidential duties after his loss. He stormed out like an angry child, claiming he was cheated. Joe Biden won, fair and square, and despite all of Trump’s claims that the election was fixed, which it was not, he should have conceded graciously and honorably like all his predecessors did.

The insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021 is unforgivable. Trump showed no respect for his fellow politicians or the military and police. His history of fraud and manipulation is also unforgivable. He believes he is above the law and doesn’t have to pay taxes. And let’s not forget his involvements with many women who accused him of rape or inappropriate sexual conduct.

Time and time again, he has shown blatant disrespect for those with disabilities, women, single parents, veterans, and first responders. He has constantly supported lower taxes for the rich and more taxes for the middle and lower classes. Why? Because he benefits from it.

According to him, I already have four strikes against me. I am a woman, I was a single mother, I am a veteran, and I am a first responder. So, please, someone explain to me why he should even get the chance to run for president, let alone get reelected.

Cindy Crouch

Hickory