Jan. 6 was not a normal tourist day in D.C.
Having worked on Capitol Hill, I have a very different perspective
Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters
Donald Trump's agenda is "America First." That's what makes his pardon of the 1,500 "hostages" who stormed the Capitol four years ago so un-American. Talk about a slap in the face of the rule of law.
I worked on Capitol Hill in 1972. To those GOP lawmakers who claimed Jan. 6, 2021 was a normal tourist day I have to ask: What was "normal" about rioters attacking and injuring 140 police officers? What was "normal" about rioters rampaging through the halls of Congress and breaking into members' offices? And what was "normal" about rioters wanting to hang Vice President Mike Pence?
It was an honor to serve as a congressional staff assistant 50-plus years ago. If you ask me, what the rioters did that fateful day wasn't just dishonorable, it truly was illegal. Mr. Trump claims these people were hostages so he has set them free. I say they were criminals and still should be locked up.
As always, I hope you will share your reaction here.
-DF
Washington Post, Jan. 21st
About Trump’s inaugural address
At 76, I can't tell you how many Presidential inaugural addresses I've watched over the years, but I refused to turn on my TV Monday. Frankly, I couldn't bring myself to watch.
I'm not a particularly religious person, but if Jesus, Buddha or Mohammed is listening, hear my prayer: Please make the next 4 years pass quickly.
Denny Freidenrich, Laguna Beach, Calif.
All you people from the left...get a life! Trump has told you all what he was going to do from day one! 77 million voters agreed. I understand millions aren't happy, but as Obama said once, elections have consequences. HE HAS NOT HIDDEN ANYTHING HE WANTED TO DO! Do I think he should have pardoned everyone...I DO NOT know, but many pardons from both sides have sucked, and made no sense....including MANY that Biden gave in has parting days to murders....and pre-emptive pardons to Fauci, his family and Jan 6 committee. WHY? Never been done before, but sure stinks. Not hearing LOTS from your side on this issue. Is TRUMP perfect? Far from it, but he said what he was going to do, had 4 previous years to figure mistakes he made, and is now ready to ROCK & ROLL...and IS! None of you on the left are going to admit to anything he does as being correct...BUT, he IS a true leader and never sleeps....also, by the way...is not getting paid for this god awful tough job. Trump IS about America...just a different vision from you on the left! Give him a chance....but you won't! So sad!
trump is not about America first, trump is about trump first and then his billionaire friends. Don't be fooled by that nonsense of America first.