Letter from John A. Rudy

Is Regret Setting In?

In light of what has already transpired in the form of pronouncements and proposed presidential appointments since the election, it does not seem too early to ask whether “buyer’s remorse” has set in among those who voted for Donald Trump. Whether it has or not, one thing is certain: None of them can plead “I didn’t realize” or “If I only knew…”

Trump and his acolytes repeated over the past year and longer what they intended. They spelled it out in plain English in their widely disseminated manifesto called Project 2025. National and local TV, radio, and newspaper ads published their grievances and solutions for all to see and hear. When called upon to confirm what was said or proposed, Trump and his spokespersons, and Republican officeholders and candidates, demurred, dissembled, but seldom disavowed.

All that is left for the rest of us now is to refuse to allow any politicians or citizens to wriggle out of their unqualified pre-election support and advocacy of Trump and his policies by pleading ignorance or lack of awareness. They are individually and collectively responsible for all that lies ahead for our country and our neighbors.

John A. Rudy
Cooperstown