We’re being divided and conquered by politicians Staten Island: As no fan of President Trump, his reelection effort or proposed policies, I vowed to give his administration a fair chance to win me over as an effective group that had the country’s best interest at heart. One day into his second term and I was already soured on the administration. With more than 100 other executive orders, Trump pardoned all who were arrested related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. This is a bridge too far! Within the day, we had members of Congress telling the press they “didn’t see anyone being violent” and “it was a peaceful protest.” This default to alternate facts to reframe history is distressing. The workings of our democracy were under attack that day. I tried not to get too deep into the culture wars used as election selling points this last cycle because I think it cheapened the whole process. I wonder when we “useful idiots” of both parties will wake to the reality that selling out your morals to justify following a demigod or culture warrior, all while ignoring the fact that we’re actually in a class war, means being persuaded to argue about nonsense to keep us busy while our collective future is stolen from our children. It is time for some self-reflection and accountability in our country. When our choices were so uninspired that the last two remaining candidates were truth-averse or ineffective, we need to rethink who we want working in our best interest. Time to rethink what’s really important. Our survival as a nation depends upon it. John Conry Goon get-together Woodland Park, N.J.: The White House is in talks for the Jan. 6 convicts to meet with Trump. Perhaps they will be able to take a group photo with the convict in chief after the meeting. John Dent Religious leader Staten Island: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington is my new hero. Victor R. Stanwick Don’t forget that one Bogota, N.J.: Here’s a bulletin for Voicer Jack Flynn, who defines a threat to democracy as “news media that openly takes up with a political party, then skews its news coverage to unquestionably support that party”: I guess that would also include “fair and balanced” Fox News. George Kooney Following through Bellerose: I praise President Trump for keeping his promise to the American people. He has started raids in sanctuary cities to deport migrant crooks and plans to have 10,000 troops at the border. This will be aided by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. This is a time when we have illegal immigrants who commit crimes like murder, stealing, raping and assaulting our senior citizens. I therefore applaud a president who truly cares for the American people. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Not everything… Brooklyn: I want to congratulate Trump because he actually lived up to some of his election promises. He promised that he would be a dictator on Day 1. His flurry of executive actions fulfill that promise. He pardoned convicted, violent criminals because they support him. He also eliminated an executive order that was implemented by LBJ in 1965 and supported by every president since then, including Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. However, he is clearly not living up to his promise to lower inflation. He is ending Joe Biden’s policy that lowered drug prices for the average American. He is also imposing tariffs that will make consumer goods more expensive. Alan Podhaizer Stooge Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.: Elon Musk does not look like Angela Lansbury, but the Manchurian candidate (Trump) is certainly acting like a puppet for Vladimir Putin. Frank Sinatra, where are you? Renee Keane Abdicated powers Ridgefield Park, N.J.: On Friday night, the Republican Party again showed the depth of its cowardice by approving Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, knowing he is in no way qualified. They did this after being threatened with being primaried by their dear leader and his cohort, Musk. If they are just going to go along to get along, what’s the point of being in Congress to begin with? They were elected to do what is best for their constituents and our country, not to be lapdogs for some Napoleonic wannabe. I can only hope they find their courage and gonads before confirming the rest of the clown car. Joe Barbetta One above all Mineola, L.I.: Voicer Josh Greenberger is a hypocrite. He states that late-night talk show hosts “foment hostility and acrimony.” Does Trump not foment hostility and acrimony? It is his modus operandi! Philip Martone Be better Smithfield, R.I.: To expand on Voicer John Weiss’ exquisite comments: Yes, President Trump, please do not destroy the country. But also, please do not strictly produce orange bile (I know this is unnatural for you). Especially, instead of giving gifts only to the super-rich, like your boy Leon Skum and his ilk, please give a thought, maybe two, for the people who are required to grind out a day’s pay. Also, try and be a kind and big-hearted example to our children and grandchildren. I believe you can do it — I think. I’m praying you’ll surprise me. Stephen De Falco Suspended app-lication Park Ridge, N.J.: I wonder if now that Trump is president, and with his association with rich and influential people, he might ask Mark Zuckerberg to find out why I’m supposedly suspended on Facebook. I believe my account was hacked. I never received an email notifying me of my suspension and friends can still see my account, neither of which should happen if I am actually suspended. Emails to Facebook go unanswered and there seems to be no other way to contact them. It seems the support system and customer relations need to be revamped. If I’m suspended, I can wait it out, but a direct email asking if I am really suspended went unanswered, so how do I know? Please, Mr. Zuckerberg, better customer relations would mean a lot. Steve Ostlund Fishing for a lifeline Manhattan: Apparently, Mayor Adams has become very chummy with Trump lately. I can only guess that it’s for one of two reasons: Either he’s hoping Trump will pardon him for any future federal convictions or give him a job in his administration once Adams loses the upcoming mayoral election. In any event, Adams will join the distinguished short list of one-term NYC mayors. Can’t happen soon enough! Chana Schwartz No safe harbor Rye Brook, N.Y.: Today being International Holocaust Remembrance Day, this letter is to remember the Romanian Jews who escaped from the Nazis on the Struma. This boat entered Istanbul’s harbor in December 1941, the refugees hoping to be transported from Turkey to Palestine. The Turkish government did not permit the Jews to disembark because London refused to issue Palestine certificates. In February 1942, with the boat’s engine ashore for repairs, the Turkish navy towed the Struma out to the Black Sea to drift. Within 24 hours, it was attacked by a submarine. Of the 781 refugees, there was one survivor. Demes Poulos Too tiny Yonkers: Every Saturday, the crossword puzzle on the next-to-last page is impossible to do because the boxes are too small. Not everyone owns a printer to enlarge it. Please print it larger. Susan Pitaro Insure & ensure Williamsburg, Va.: $2.5 billion is a lot of money to give to California without assurances that the money will be spent wisely to counter future fires and devastation as recommended by the president. The cost could fall upon every American citizen. Why should we pay for California’s mistakes — in particular, Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass? FEMA and the insurance industry must share some of the burden so that this catastrophe never takes place again. John Lemandri Absurd pursuits Penticton, British Columbia: Wonderful to see the White House unifiers and peacemakers come to pee on the California fires. Are they also searching for a Kenny Rogers to flog the new musical album “MAGA: The Cowards of Congress”? WiIl they seek permission from members of Canada’s royal family in California, Harry and Meghan, to make Canada America’s 51st state, replacing Israel? Joe Schwarz