James B. Comey’s Jan. 11 op-ed, “Trump isn’t coming for us. The rule of law is coming for him.,” was an exemplary defense of the rule of law in our nation. Despite the views of pessimistic pundits, the United States is still the standard-bearer among nations for upholding the law. Former president Donald Trump is not above the law.
Mr. Trump lost the 2020 election by more than 7 million popular votes and more than 70 electoral votes. The presidential race was not even close. Mr. Trump cannot change election results, nor should he be allowed to delay the inevitable trials in D.C. and Georgia. Let the truth be told to the American people before the election, not afterward.
The rule of law has a sacred place in our nation’s history. And that history should not be subjugated to the chicanery and manipulation by Mr. Trump’s handlers. All American voters have a right to know the truth before this presidential election. These trials must take place sooner rather than later.
I hope that, during the trials, Mr. Trump reflects on the ninth of the Ten Commandments: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” I hope prosecutors and the judges reflect on the eighth of the Beatitudes: “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.” This means have courage in your pursuit to uphold the rule of law.
Brian Jordan, Silver Spring