To the Editor:

I saw on the news that former President Trump is facing a 37-count indictment for withholding classified documents from the National Archives.

According to the indictments, some of the documents deal with our national defense and could be devastating if they fell into the wrong hands.

Trump claims he is innocent of all charges. I believe he also claimed innocence in more than 4,000 lawsuits, six bankruptcies, and paying off porn stars. I have also heard statements of him being a good businessman. Perhaps there is a difference between good business and intentionally beating people, as is indicated by his track record in business.

Republican Members of Congress are lining up to defend Trump, before they even know what the charges are. They are criticizing the Dept. of Justice, but seem to forget how former Attorney General Bill Barr was nothing but a puppet, doing Trump’s bidding whenever asked to do so.

In addition, most of the Republican candidates who are running for President are defending Trump, even before they know all the charges. Apparently, they are more concerned about the court of public opinion over the court of law. Facts matter.

I hope the Republicans put forth a candidate who both supports our democracy and our laws, instead of one who wants to destroy both.

Charlie Flowers
Iroquois