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Trump cash, dinner
proceed the grift
I’ve been studying about Donald Trump’s crypto riches after trying out his official $TRUMP coin web site. His “unforgettable Gala DINNER with the President” on Might 22 at his members-only membership exterior Washington is just open to the highest 220 $TRUMP coin holders. The highest 25 holders (present chief $50M) get an “exclusive reception” and a “Special VIP Tour.”
Curious, I then used the free ChatGPT.com to get an concept of how a lot this single Trump household enterprise has amassed from his new “enterprise” since his inauguration. The ChatGPT immediate is: Present the estimated monetary beneficial properties in USD by the Trump household from January 1, 2025, to the current, particularly from their cryptocurrency holdings and earnings by means of World Liberty Financials. Embody token valuations and efficiency for $TRUMP, $MELANIA, and any recognized steady coin-related income streams.
The reply is round $750 million in lower than 100 days. Lookup “conflict of interest.”
Gary Chambers
Brentwood
SJSU athlete units
advantageous instance for ladies
Re: “Transgender athlete reveals pain” (Web page A1, April 23).
As a retired San Jose State College school member (1988-2018) and a long-time unapologetic LGBTQ+ ally I learn with anger, unhappiness and nice admiration of Spartan transgendered volleyball participant Blaire Fleming’s treacherous journey.
Rising above the unrelenting intolerance, hate, transphobia and lies promulgated by the right-wing media, numerous politicians, together with, shamefully, our present sitting president, and most damning her personal teammates, opponents and one SJSU coach, Blair carried herself with braveness, dignity and beauty.
Because the grandfather of a formidable and aspiring 12-year-old feminine athlete I owe an unrepayable debt of gratitude to Blair for being such an superior position mannequin to numerous younger feminine athletes, each transgendered and cisgendered. Blair Fleming, I’m one of many tens of millions in your fan membership. You’re, certainly, a formidable younger lady. Thanks.
Barry Goldman-Corridor
San Jose
Act now to halt U.S.
slide into fascism
In 1930, the inhabitants of Germany skilled a sluggish takeover of the nation’s authorities by means of authoritarian rule. democracy slowly eroded, however nobody stood as much as the ruler who was on the trail to dictatorship. Chip by chip, the democratic establishments and legal guidelines had been eroded, erased, after which changed. It’s laborious to consider, however nobody observed. After which in the future, democracy was gone, the pricey chief singularly in cost. What occurred? How did this occur? Might it occur in America?
You wager. Proper now, except all Individuals open their eyes to the chips being taken from our freedom. Act now.
Robert Celeste
Fremont
Trump’s rule requires
us to make noise
America has at all times been a promise, not a assure. The phrases in our Declaration of Independence promise “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The phrases within the oaths of workplace for president, Supreme Courtroom justices and legislators are guarantees solely. For over 200 years, Individuals have understood and stored the promise, not needing the specter of authorized penalties, and we now have stored our democracy.
Both this present administration and people who assist it are blind to the duty and maturity required to be an American, or they’re rip-off artists who’ve regarded for all of the loopholes and now gleefully use them to destroy us. They could be appropriate that they aren’t breaking the regulation. Worse, they’re actually breaking the promise.
Now’s the time to battle for America and the promise. Don’t again down. Discover a demonstration. Make indicators. Make sufficient noise that you’re heard.
Nancy Thornton
Harmony
Trump turns to tariffs
as an alternative of competing
As Donald Trump continues his second stint as president, he has now apparently determined the phrase “tariff” simply won’t be “the most beautiful word” in any case. His actions had been destined to carry the nationwide financial system to its knees and needlessly infuriate the whole world towards America.
To be really nice, you needn’t hobble the competitors, simply outrun and outthink it, very similar to China is at present doing. Challenge 2025 doesn’t tackle China’s dominance in AI and different applied sciences, so Trump has no recreation plan. Thus, he thrashes about wildly as is typical of his model of management by whipsaw chaos.
We are able to solely hope that our weak judiciary can sluggish his roll till midterms. The subsequent process is to inform this draft dodger that he can have no army parade.
Jon James
Pleasanton
Administration’s insurance policies
are isolating America
Re: “What Trump just cost America in trust, allies” (Web page A7, April 11).
Relating to Thomas Friedman’s column, I couldn’t agree extra.
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Together with his coverage of treating all international locations alike relating to tariffs, Donald Trump has remoted America, turning our associates into foes and making America weaker, not stronger. And along with his caving on the coverage, he’s undermined his negotiating energy, making it clear to China and everybody else that the way in which to defeat the tariffs is to carry out till the inventory market suffers nice sufficient losses.
As a mother or father, you understand by no means to threaten a punishment you’ll by no means impose, otherwise you lose all credibility. The identical is true with international locations. When your threats to a different nation are not credible, that’s harmful. And it’s all of the extra harmful if, within the occasion of a army battle, you’ll haven’t any allies.
Jay Chafetz
Walnut Creek
