Dear Mr. Trump,

We can see what a thug you are as you belligerently push aside another world leader to step in front of him, as you puff up your stature to try to look important, as that arrogant smirk on your face shows what a strong man you think yourself. It’s so sad that the world’s view of our country is that we elected such a person – no manners, no honest, no intelligence, no compassion, no common sense – to be our president. Sadder still is the fact that you did win the election, yes, clearly with cheating by encouraging and facilitating Russian interference.

My generation will not outlive the shame and harm, and whether my children’s generation will do so is impossible to say. Your behavior continues to create new harms and existential dangers for all of us. One word describes our country’s situation, the result of you and your supporters: pathetic.

Very truly yours,

Bruce J. Berger