Letter: Time for Utah representatives to protect us from the true threats
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of the press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, Monday, July 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
I wish Congress would stop protecting us from national monuments, health insurance and 3-year-old Mexicans and start protecting us from import taxes, Russia and Donald Trump.
Yes, I’m looking at you, Utah congressional delegation. This is not good work. Start earning your salary.
Gene Mahalko, Salt Lake City
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