Trump cares nothing for the poor – Bucks County Courier Times

By Elizabeth Giuliano| Bucks County Courier Times

On Thursday (Oct. 23), you published a guest opinion in support of President Donald Trumps reelection. The author wrote, And how can anyone not notice his fierce stance for the sanctity of life? I have never seen such enthusiasm around the issue of life by any president in my lifetime.

This opinion is contradicted by the Trump administration's policies and decisions over the past four years. Based on the presidents record, it is hard to understand how any person who truly cares for the sanctity of life could support his reelection.

Children, including infants, fleeing devastating violence and poverty have been needlessly separated from their families at our southern border, sometimes for months, sometimes never to be reunited. At least seven migrant children have died in U.S. confinement.

Pregnant women seeking safety in our country have been detained and denied access to prenatal care. At least 28 pregnant women have miscarried their babies in U.S. detention centers.

The U.S. betrayed and abandoned our allies, the Kurds, on the presidents order leading to more people killed and more families placed in danger. Our country has seen increased violence against racial, ethnic and religious minorities fueled by the presidents hateful rhetoric.

He has failed to take action to reduce gun violence and instead supports gun extremists. He used the military to attack peaceful protesters exercising their First Amendment rights in our nations capital.

He has praised and defended his friends, associates and employees when they have been accused of child sexual abuse and family violence. He has failed to confront Russia for placing bounties on the lives of our troops abroad.

Over 200,000 Americans are dead because of the Trump administrations incompetent response to COVID-19. And hundreds are still dying every day, months after most of the rest of the world acted to control the spread.

He stated, It is what it is, about the preventable deaths of thousands of our neighbors, friends and family members.

President Trump has proven again and again that he cares nothing for the poor and vulnerable and cares nothing for the dignity of each human life.

Elizabeth Giuliano is a resident of New Hope.

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