To the Utah congressional delegation:
The presidential election of 2020 demands assessment of the president’s leadership, as recently demonstrated in the COVID-19 crisis.
President Trump, especially lately when we’d hope he could be more, well, presidential, has operated on his usual, “Blurt first, assess the facts later” style, then when his blunders are revealed, “Blame others – blame them all.”
If you need examples:
The “hoax” statements of January, and the early misdirections. Do we need reminding of how ridiculous his actions looked – even tragic, realizing how his delays actually cost people their lives. And now, of course it’s time to blame the WHO, and pull the plug on the U.S. support.
Retweeting DeAnna Lorraine’s post, ending with “time to fire Dr. Fauci.” Perhaps he only intended to remind Dr. Fauci of how sudden and dangerous the president’s whims can be. You could call this “anti-leadership”, and it’s only typical.
Subverting the 2012 mileage standards for motor vehicles (originally targeted at 5% improvement per year). Now car makers only need to meet an average 1.5% per year improvement standard until 2026. This directly affects the long-term air quality improvement desperately needed in Utah.
Every day we get new examples, with the common theme of disrespect for the scientific and medical community and impulsive actions without a clearly thought-out plan.
The election of 2020 demands a reassessment of the Utah GOP delegation’s over-loyal support of this president. The President’s leadership, assessed by either a Republican or Democratic point of view, is incompetent and dangerous to the nation’s health and safety.
Please step up, and be thoughtful about the leadership you wish to show the citizens of the state of Utah.
Harold H. Sears, Salt Lake City