Gaslighting: Psychological Manipulation

Peter Watts, Watertown
Donald Trump gave us a fine example of gaslighting in his Pennsylvania rally speech on Sept. 23, saying that he would be a “protector of women.” This is a perfect example of gaslighting. On May 9, 2023, a jury found the disgraced ex-president guilty of defamation and sexual abuse.

Republicans must push back against Trump’s lies

Terry L. Hansen, Milwaukee
Bryan Steil is continually promoting initiatives to increase “election integrity.” If Steil was really concerned about this issue, he would push back against the false narrative about stolen elections relentlessly pushed by former president Donald Trump that has created so much doubt in the eyes of many Americans.

Who in Wisconsin would vote for Trump?

Ben Adams, Watertown
His recent rants about turning back the clock to the 50s with a strong addition of autocracy are troubling to say the least. It made me wonder, again, who in Wisconsin would vote for him?

‘Climate change poses great threats,’ so why do we risk it?

Terry L. Hansen, Milwaukee
Former president Donald Trump mocks the threat posed by human-induced climate change. He once declared, “Global warming is an expensive hoax!” And Trump can find support for his views among Republican members of Congress.