To the Editor:

If George Washington was the first coming, then Donald Trump is the second coming.

In Washington’s time, the enemy was from England. Now the enemy is from within. As Nikita Khrushchev said, “We do not have to invade the United States, we will destroy you from within.” Communism never died after the Cold War. It just re-emerged here in its adolescent form – Socialism.

Look at the recent NYC win of Ms. Ocasio-Cortez – a devout socialist. The socialists control the main stream media and they often shut down free speech throughout our educational system. Even Washington knew the danger of suppressed speech when he said, “If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent, we may be led like sheep to the slaughter.”

Washington fought to establish our Constitution. Trump is now leading the fight to save our Constitution – especially the 1st and 2nd Amendments. Even though Trump never fought a military battle, his training at the New York Military Academy combined with his superb leadership instincts have prepared him for today’s challenge. Trump very well knows Washington’s vision, “To be prepared for war is the most effective means of preserving the peace” … both foreign and domestic.

John Shewchuk

Village of Calumet Grove