Zelensky: A comedian turned politician and hero. Trump: A clown. — Letters that should have been in the new york times

3.6.22

To the editor:

Amidst the unfolding horror of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the stark contrast between the heroic, courageous leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky and the vacuous self-centeredness of Donald Trump (Maureen Dowd, 3.6.22, Two performers, one hero). President Zelensky is willing to fight and die for his country; Donald Trump was prepared to destroy ours. Zelensky is working hard to unify his country, and the world, against evil; Trump's mentality was to sow division within our country and among our allies. Zelensky is speaking truth to power; Trump used power to pervert the truth. Zelensky epitomizes altruism and patriotism; Trump envy and greed. Zelensky was a comedian turned politician; Trump a politician who was a clown; i.e., a President who never should have been taken seriously.

Respectfully

Larry S. Sandberg