Donald Trump and maga Republicans are using vile language and vindictive cruely to destroy American democracy

Echo Letter to the Editor published in the Door County Pulse in Wisconsin: Our Democracy is Being Destroyed

I believe that every day our democracy is being destroyed by Donald Trump with what I believe are his divisive and unconstitutional executive orders and policies. Unfortunately, there is almost complete silence from our elected congressional Republicans.

Congressional Republicans have left Congress for what’s now been a two-week “vacation” with the government shutdown. Are they afraid to sit down and work on a compromise to save health care for millions of Americans❓ Are they so intimidated by Donald Trump that they won’t object to or question the legality of ICE raids❓

Doesn’t it upset them to see young children handcuffed with zip ties and herded into vans❓

Do Republican legislators really think we should declare war on foreign cartels❓Do they believe our state National Guard troops should be sent to “Democratic” cities when the mayors, governors, and local law enforcement officials have not asked for them❓

The insulting, vile language and the vindictive and cruel policies coming out of the White House don’t look or sound like the America I know. I know Americans are better than this❗

It’s hard to know what to do to stop what’s happening to our country. But, I do know many Americans want a respectful President who respects truth, the rule of law, and our Constitution. We have the chance to make a difference and to speak out with a huge robust but peaceful outpouring of Americans at the next NO 👑KINGS Marches on this October 18, 2026. NO 👑KINGS marches will be happening all over Wisconsin and America. If you’re upset with what’s happening to our country, find a march near you and join us!

From Glenna Peters, in Sister Bay, Wisconsin