To the Editor:

Re “The Inevitability of Impeachment,” by Elizabeth Drew (Op-Ed, Dec. 29):

I have always admired Ms. Drew for her political acumen in writing about Washington. However, in suggesting that congressional Republicans might act to help remove President Trump from office, Ms. Drew is allowing hope to overcome reality.

Aside from occasional rebukes to the president, congressional Republicans have resolutely refused to criticize him for his lying, for his denigration of anyone who disagrees with him, and for his policies, which have isolated this country from its allies.

So to expect these Republicans to suddenly help usher President Trump out of office is to expect them to demonstrate some spine and concern for the well-being of the country — something they have thus far refused to do.

Dorian Bowman

Cambridge, Mass.

To the Editor:

Thank you, Elizabeth Drew, for a glimmer of hope regarding impeachment. For the first time I feel there is hope that enough Republicans will finally do their job and put the country ahead of party. Their power is now diminished, President Trump’s behavior continues to be erratic and his lack of leadership before the world will finally force them to seek self-preservation.