Trump voters were warned the Republican administration held malevolent designs on America. But hope for lower prices, safer streets by deporting criminals and decreased foreign military involvement gained their vote.

Tariff taxes on Americans fuels inflation. Masked agents roaming America terrorize citizens. Court orders protecting civil rights are ignored. An innocent Minnesota mother was summarily executed.

American health care funds were slashed. U.S. forces are entangled in Israel’s wars. War crimes steal Venezuelan oil. Planned attack against Greenland leads NATO allies to contemplate military action against the USA. Tolerance of Putin’s Russian war crimes continues. Europe and Canada enter new trade agreements with China.

Polls clearly reflect Americans’ sense of betrayal. Meanwhile, Republicans and the president seem curiously comfortable alienating the electorate. Was the president serious when he “joked” we may not have elections in November?

When will Republicans recognize the lasting damage being caused? When will duty to The People/Constitution replace craven submission to Donald Trump? Will we have the opportunity to hold Republican politicians responsible?

Mike Shivers, MD

Altoona and Boulder, Colo.