Letter to the editor: Time to charge Trump

I couldn’t agree more with Cheryl Koloshinsky’s letter “Let’s stop blaming Trump” (Aug. 5, TribLIVE): She’s absolutely right. It’s time to stop blaming him and start charging him.

The ex-president must be held accountable: For the first time in the history of our country, the president of the United States tried to stage a coup so he could remain in power. The Department of Justice must do its job and charge him with this act. If they don’t do it, I hope Georgia will come through. After all, he’s heard on tape asking them to “find” one more vote than needed to win the state. If that’s not interfering and trying to obstruct an election, I don’t know what is.

All his life, the ex-president has gotten away with many things. It’s time to let him know he is not above the law and there are consequences for his actions. The country right now is in terrible shape because of his continued lies and the people who believe them. The Republicans at the moment are trying to put people in power who will try to overturn the elections if they don’t like the results.

I want my vote to count. Get out and vote in November to make sure this doesn’t happen. If you want to live in a democracy, not an autocracy, it is more important than ever that you vote.

Nancy Cochran

Springdale