To the Editor:
Re “Coast to Coast, ‘Hands Off!’ Protesters Rally Against Trump’s Agenda” (information article, April 6):
For the primary time since my school days, I joined a protest and marched within the streets.
As a 76-year-old, I by no means thought I’d be protesting once more, however I used to be heartened to see a whole lot of individuals — all ages, gender and race — be part of me in my comparatively small upscale, usually quiet neighborhood.
It was a peaceable demonstration that overtook the principle road of the city. Indicators have been assorted of their fury, however the widespread thread was disgust over the present administration’s insurance policies and actions. I solely want members of Congress had as a lot braveness as my fellow protesters.
I got here house, turned on the tv information and noticed the person who occupies the Oval Workplace on his method to play golf. What could possibly be extra tragically telling than that?
Barry Silverstein
Walnut Creek, Calif.
To the Editor:
The story of the protests on Saturday belonged on the entrance web page (greater than only a photograph beneath the fold directing readers to an inside web page).
This was probably the most tumultuous weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency, culminating within the tariffs, which have been condemned by a broader cross part than had been seen since his second time period started, with many reacting with alarm, if not horror.
Now we have shocked and alienated our most pleasant long-term allies, who say they will not belief us. The residents of this nation are seeing the worth of their retirement accounts plummeting and costs on the retailer already rising.
These rallies will be the begin of a sea change, with individuals taking to the streets, demanding that Mr. Trump’s autocratic governance be reined in and exhibiting that we the individuals will combat to save lots of our democracy. This is excellent information!
Melinda Hansen
San Diego
To the Editor:
On Saturday, on the peaceable, pleasant rally with principally Democrats and a few Republicans in New York Metropolis, I discovered myself strolling subsequent to a lady sporting a silver Statue of Liberty crown and a masks to match. She informed me that she deliberate to march however, as an immigrant, was afraid to indicate her face.
This, in New York, in 2025, in America!
I’m so ashamed of my authorities.
Eileen Marech
New York
To the Editor:
April 5, 2025: Big protests throughout the U.S. and world wide. Zero experiences of utmost violence; of police crushed, maimed or killed; of destruction of presidency property or loss of life threats to elected officers.
See the way it’s achieved, Jan. 6 thugs and apologists?
By the best way, the “Palms Off!” protesters additionally had some rattling intelligent indicators.
Vin Morabito
Scranton, Pa.
‘Dangle Powerful’?
To the Editor:
“That is an financial revolution, and we’ll win,” President Trump wrote on Fact Social on Saturday. “Dangle powerful, it gained’t be simple, however the finish consequence will likely be historic.”
Are you kidding me? Whom does Mr. Trump count on to “dangle powerful”? The identical people who find themselves typically two paychecks away from being homeless? Is he speaking to the hundreds of thousands of households working two or three jobs simply to make ends meet?
Is he speaking to the sincere, hardworking individuals who stand up and go to work day by day and by no means get a increase that’s even near the speed of inflation? Is he speaking to the individuals who have discovered themselves with sickness knocking at their door?
No, he’s not speaking to us. He’s speaking to the individuals in his tax bracket. He’s speaking to individuals who have by no means needed to face actual monetary struggles or hardships. He’s speaking to individuals who have the assets to attend for the historic “finish consequence,” however he isn’t speaking to us.
I’m ashamed. I’m mortified and defeated and indignant. I battle to clarify issues to my grandchildren once they ask the exhausting questions.
However he’s not speaking to us.
Anne A. Hill
Orford, N.H.
Our Veterans’ Plight
To the Editor:
Re “Devoted to Serving Her Country, Discarded by Her Government” (entrance web page, March 31):
My soul hurts for the unfair remedy of our veterans, and my mind struggles to course of the depth of incompetence and malice as I learn how our courageous, honorable, succesful and hard-working veterans are being handled on this administration.
Please get up, America; please combat; please acknowledge that that is improper and that this should finish.
Ann Trinkaus
Middletown, Conn.
