By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Chairman, NNPA Board
It seems like this President is forever pulling distractions out of his hat of illegalities and taking our attention away from the real issues, such as the failure of the U.S. Congress with its Republican leadership, to exercise its War Powers responsibilities. The Entire Congress should have been called into Special Session, if necessary, after Trump launched his unauthorized attack on Iran. And what about the keys of the American people struggling with higher food and gas prices while armed massed men round up citizens, regardless of immigration status, while murdering some U.S. citizens?
Where is the Congressional action challenging the abuse of the power to issue Executive Orders instead of seeking Congressional approval where required by law? How does even less than 35 percent of Americans continue to approve the actions of Donald Trump, even as they suffer personal losses in terms of illegal traffic, and misuse of Executive authority like renaming buildings, which he did not build and no agency of government authorized? How do we let him get away with tearing down a portion of the White House; taking the voting records of the State of Georgia under false pretenses, while allowing millions of Americans to lose their healthcare and allowing children to go hungry because of the cancellation of food subsidy programs?
While declaring war on Iran and threatening to take Cuba by force, this President seems more concerned about conquering countries with oil and his revenge tour than addressing the concerns of the American people which he and his Cabinet took an Oath of Office to serve.
We the people, of all colors, as well as all Americans that believe in our Constitution, must rally together and make sure that the millions who came out for “No Kings Day,” rally to prevent Trump’s efforts to undermine and seek to control our midterm elections.
Let’s not get so caught up in his war efforts that we lose sight of our very battle here at home. Our future is at greater risk than Iran, Cuba or Venezuela. Let’s not lose sight of ICE and every other illegal activity under way to remake America in the image of Project 2025.