Ignore the slant against Trump and have hope
Re: “A barrage of bad news followed by some good recipes,” Aug. 14 letter to the editor
I have a suggestion for the writer of “A barrage of bad news,” who is seeking solutions for the litany of doom-and-gloom headlines she lists.
First, not all of the headlines need to be viewed as negative. One could look at the president’s attempt to reduce the crime rate in D.C. as a positive move. Washington’s crime rate exceeds the crime rate in the capitals of many other countries. Marilyn Bowser, the mayor of D.C., has been unable or unwilling to take the steps necessary to rein in crime in her city, often stymied by her city council.
Trump’s meeting with Putin is another attempt to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, and has the possibility of resulting in further talks with Zelensky. Or, not. Why not try? Trump has said that if Putin balks at ending the war, there will be severe economic consequences for Russia. At least there is some movement toward ending the war that should never have begun in the first place.
The point is, the way in which news is presented can slant the reader’s opinion. Starting in January, The Denver Post has presented almost everything Trump has done in a negative light.
As an avid Post reader, I have learned to read every article about Trump with some skepticism, as most of them have a negative slant. I would suggest to the letter writer that she balance her intake of news by adding other less biased sources to her daily news consumption.
Karen Libby, Denver
Where is Congress when we need them?
I could actually answer this question myself, but I’ll ask it anyway. How is it that everything we read in the news about our federal government’s opinions or decisions states, “The Trump Administration says …” Instead of “Congress has decided that …” Does Congress even have any say on things anymore, or are the Republicans just doing whatever Trump says they should do? I’m sickened and very concerned about what it means for our democracy.
Kathy Derrick, Denver
Trump’s order is a Trojan Horse for 401(k)s
On August 7, 2025, Trump issued another executive order entitled Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors. This order, while initially viewed as expanding investment opportunities that range from private equity funds to crypto currency, is fraught with public policy concerns and requires independent scrutiny.
Unfortunately, this entire process circumvents the necessary regulatory and congressional oversight processes. Again, Congress willingly abrogates its oversight responsibilities and defers to the widening of Trump’s executive power and erosion of a regulatory system that has increasingly become merely perfunctory.
The use of private equity funds for investors requires due diligence that this oblique industry has consistently avoided. A complex and substantive fee structure, lack of transparency, public disclosure, and lack of substantive reporting requirements should give pause to investors.
Despite its constant deference to Trump, Congress has the obligation to initiate a comprehensive review of the impact of this executive order and reassert its constitutional right to ensure a regulatory structure that protects the interests of all investors.
Mark Boyko, Parker
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