On the backlash to Trump media

Re “Are we really going through all this again?” letters, Nov. 19

As a recent subscriber who knows how left-leaning your newspaper is, I cannot help but be disappointed that only one side of the aisle is often represented throughout.

I may not identify as the biggest fan of former President Trump, but the hysteria on display in the letters section is disheartening — and hilarious, honestly. People are weeping and clutching their pearls over a newspaper story about their bogeyman.

I remember when the news was unbiased.

Dawn Maestas San Clemente

As a lifelong conservative and Republican, I have a confession to make. My sin is that I voted for Trump twice. Once was enough, but twice may be unforgivable.

He has taken the Republican Party, and more importantly America, down a path of ego-driven disaster. He has no moral compass. Those elected Republicans who have condoned Trump’s narcissistic behavior for fear of losing his base are not worthy of serving the American people.

As penance for my sins, I vow not to vote for Trump, any candidate he endorses or any elected Republican who will not speak out against a man who puts himself above the law and the interests of Americans. Frank Deni Lake Forest

Trump is playing us. It is very clear what he is up to. He is fully aware that he may soon be indicted.

His announced run for president will enable him to plead out his indictment, thus avoiding a trial and possible conviction. He has no interest in being president again, and he knows there will be little desire by the Department of Justice to put him and the nation through a trial leading to a conviction.

He will plead out by agreeing to never run for office again, and that will be the end of the Trump era. This is the only logical outcome and possible explanation for his recent announcement.

Mark Peterson

Cardiff, Calif.