Opinion: The Trump campaign can be summed-up in one word: Hypocrisy
To the editor: The Trump campaign could be summed -up in one word: Hypocrisy. (Re “Potent message, weak messenger,” June 23 and “Trump’s precarious path,” Column, June 24)
The desperation and softening of positions in the past several days by Trump, whose beautiful and dutiful children now seem to be running his poorly funded campaign, is all about saving the Trump brand. Period.
He has no more interest in everyday Americans than the man-in-the-moon. He will say and do anything to enhance the brand.
So he got on message, attacked Hillary as a liar and crook, read from the dreaded TelePrompter reasonably well, and didn’t bring-up the judge, so now some in the media and the Republicans still looking for an excuse to back him, are calling his speech a turning-point. He’s back on track, is the current refrain. As well as off to Scotland to promote the brand. I guess it takes very little to be a “winner” in presidential politics these days if your name is Trump.
Bette Mason, Corona del Mar
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To the editor: Donald Trump didn’t misspeak about Hillary Clinton, he lied. If he can apply that term in such a free and reckless manner to others, it certainly can be applied to him when appropriate.
It should be noted through all his scathing criticism, Clinton received numerous plaudits as Secretary of State from many Republicans and Trump himself. Clinton has been an activist in everything she’s done. This means having the guts to accept the responsibility and, as such, the criticism. She was a stand-out First Lady and was widely hailed for her work and discipline as Senator.
There is one thing with which I agree with Trump, the system is rigged; how else could Donald Trump be the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party?
Michael Solomon, Canoga Park
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To the editor: Hillary Clinton is running a presidential campaign. Donald Trump is running a sales campaign. Different strategies and tactics apply to each type.
To be successful, Trump needs to be learn how to act and sound presidential. Clinton needs to learn how to close the biggest sale of her career. In November, it’s going to come down to a simple question: will the voters choose to elect a president or to buy a product?
Betty Rome, Culver City
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