There are few U.S. senators who are telling the American public directly and candidly the truth about the disastrous presidency of Donald Trump and his continuing efforts to destroy American democracy.

Why is it that we see again and again the president embracing tyrants and dissing our allies? Why do we continue to hear him urge those around him to obstruct justice? To scorn and mistrust our intelligence and law enforcement entities?

We really need to be direct and frank at this point in every forum and in every communication regarding this Trump disease. This disease is taking apart our civil society — all that we have taken for granted during our lifetimes.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono spoke directly and candidly in the Senate Judiciary Committee to William Barr, an attorney general who apparently thinks he is on the personal payroll of Trump. Now some have criticized her for confronting poor Mr. Barr. But she deserves significant praise for this directness and candor. We very much need more of this from other elected leaders.

Lindsay A. Desrochers

George Converse

Alex Desrochers

Kapolei

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