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We shouldn’t be shocked by now, but Donald Trump and his MAGA allies have sunk to another new low: The border! The border! It’s open, a crisis, on fire, rapists and terrorists are coming every day, fentanyl is killing us, they are vermin! But wait, never mind! Let’s leave it as is until next year (”Biden tells Republicans to ‘show some spine’ on border, Ukraine,” Feb. 7).
They won’t pass a bipartisan bill that provides solutions because their leader needs to campaign on race-baiting and fearmongering. They’re not even hiding it.
And just as important for Trump, the refusal to provide funds for Ukraine helps war-criminal Vladimir Putin in his quest to end global norms and the rule of law. A twofer for them, then — supporting two dictators at the behest of one.
In contrast, President Joe Biden, Democrats, and the few honorable Republicans remaining came together to craft serious border reforms and fund our allies. These leaders want to govern, address problems and act responsibly. MAGA just wants to yell, stoke anger and fear, and gain raw power by any means. This is a test for us as a nation — to prove our resolve and credibility to the world.
Pamela J. Snopl, Minneapolis
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