Trump made two promises: to keep us out of “forever” wars and to release the Epstein files. He has kept neither.
We are now in another Middle Eastern war, at a reported cost of $1 billion per day, with no clear explanation from the administration. Meanwhile, 15 million Americans are losing health care because of Trump's policies. Hospitals are closing. Children are going hungry. Food, gas and most everything else are getting more expensive. And Trump's ally Putin is reportedly supplying Iran with intelligence used to target American soldiers.
The Epstein files have still not been fully released. Members of Congress allowed to view the purportedly unredacted files say much remains redacted. Among what has been released: a woman who allegedly accused Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 received a settlement payment from the Epstein estate. If this is what they are willing to reveal, what are they concealing?
The powerful continue to escape accountability. Trump has started another war. How many more will have to die? Will there ever be justice for Epstein's victims?
Make your voice heard. Call or write your representatives. Join the No Kings demonstration at 2 p.m. on March 28 in Buckley Park. Vote out those who enable this behavior and replace them with representatives who will demand accountability.
Philip S. Riffe
Hesperus
