To the editor: It’s past hypocritical for the Trumps to accuse a satirist, Jimmy Kimmel, of contributing to hate and “political illness” in America (“Trump calls on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after Melania Trump accuses comedian of spreading hate,” April 27). Political satire is an important ingredient for a wholesome democracy. Against this, it’s President Trump who incited a mob to assault the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021; who not too long ago threatened to wipe out a civilization; who characterizes law-abiding, hardworking immigrants as a hazard to the protection of People; whose masked brokers shot to dying two unarmed residents throughout protests towards his insurance policies towards immigrants; and whose political model relies on bullying and demonizing anybody who disagrees with him or whom he doesn’t like. And that’s only a brief listing of the methods through which Trump has contributed to a tradition that foments hate and political violence.
Maybe Trump is blind to the impact of his insurance policies and behaviors. Or maybe he’s simply making an attempt to divert consideration.
Peter Niemiec, San Pedro
