Trump tweets are sad sideshow

Chicago: Re “The ugly American President: Donald Trump’s tweet-rant against Mika and Joe reaches new low” (June 29). I know the President does not drink or smoke. So what is he on? I did vote for the guy, but this is getting to the point of voter’s remorse. David Brennan Jamaica: Melania Trump said she would fight cyberbullying as a priority as First Lady, yet supports her husband’s despicable tweets. They’re both pitiful, and the office of the President gets severely damaged on a daily basis as a result. There’s a credibility issue with our allies, and the U.S. is literally losing its position as a world leader. Four years of this? Really? Gary Walker Edison, N.J.: Both “Morning Joe” hosts viciously mock the President daily. The same is true for their guests on the show. I like her looks but Trump has a right to punch back. Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg

Fake news is real

Brooklyn: I agree with President Trump about the press reporting fake news. On a daily basis, the “Morning Joe” show quotes the New York Times and the Washington Post to make a point. The Times has not supported a Republican since President Eisenhower, and the Washington Post never has. Is the press supposed to report the news based on facts, or personal party affiliation?

John Sherman

Thief got what he deserved

Middletown, N.J.: Re “Pregnant North Carolina woman mows down shirtless purse thief with her SUV in Walmart parking lot,” (June 29): This woman captured a thief. Being pregnant, she had no choice as to the method. She should not be charged. If anything she should be commended. The justice system needs to be reviewed to catch up with the ever- changing times.

Ron Lanfranchi

Don’t believe death toll

Manhattan: One hundred and twenty nine families called Grenfell Tower home. Looking at the pictures of that ruined structure I know more than “79” people perished there. Relatives who haven’t heard from residents since the fire can probably assume their loved ones didn’t just go on a sudden holiday. Sadly, I am reminded of Katrina, where in the end, we were told, the number of lives lost would never be known. In many cases, months later, autopsies listed the cause of death as “decomposition.” Poor people don’t count, literally. Here or in the UK. Edla Cusick

Politicians: Work together!

Brooklyn: The Republicans want to eliminate Obamacare, the Democrats want to keep it; they fight and the people suffer. I’m sure Sen. Mitch McConnell and all senators are not covered by the same health care of the general public, so why don’t we compromise? Give us your coverage and you take the one that you think is very good coverage. This is the only way to stop fighting and everybody will be happy. Otherwise, get together and discuss the best solution as adults, not children. You are paid to work for the people, not for your own interest and personal gain.

Leonardo Timpone

Progressives in Nazi corner?

Oceanside, L.I.: If progressives in America were alive during WWII they would approve the immigration of Nazi sympathizers into our country and would provide sanctuary for them when they arrived. Joseph J. Rebando

Make subways great again

Manhattan: The New York subways and railroads that serve almost two billion riders a year are the most important foundation of the city’s trillion dollarplus economy, and they are falling apart. Their collapse must be halted immediately and a plan for restoring them to a safe and reliable working order be developed and funded without delay. There is no more urgent issue facing the city today. New York once had the best subway system in the world. There is no option but to make them once again the best system it can be for the greatest city in the world.

Joseph McCluskey

Cuomo has a hidden agenda

Brooklyn: There are two sides to a coin when it comes to Gov. Cuomo declaring an MTA state of emergency. He wants control of mass transit to fix the infrastructure. The other part of it is to slowly do away with civil service jobs and unions, which is his hidden agenda. As a retired city worker, I had heard for years how the state wanted to do away with civil service lists, to have workers be non-union, to be state workers with whatever agency they work for having the ability to hire and fire at will. If I were a mass transit worker, I would keep a close eye on the governor’s actually intentions. Joseph V. Comperchio

Cuomo neglected city

Bronx: Gov. Cuomo now finds the MTA situation unacceptable. Where has he been for the past several years? He has completely neglected the city’s infrastructure and needs to be tossed out of office. Cuomo and Albany have ignored supporting the city despite the city paying $4 in taxpayer money for every $1 it receives from Albany. I am moving away from the city because I can no longer afford the inept leadership of the MTA and Cuomo. It is heartbreaking to be driven out of New York.

Sylvia Moritz

Trains always crowded

Bronx: The No. 1 trains are always crowded and slow no matter what time of day it is. It gets especially crowded between 96th St. and 34th St. And on a hot humid day you’ll find everyone packed into the few air-conditioned cars. The No. 9 train needs to be put back into service as soon as possible as an alternative for people who need an express train and to alleviate the overcrowding. Susan Johnson

City worker needs housing

Springfield Gardens: I am a public servant that works for the city’s Department of Environmental Protection. I help maintain the most important natural resources in the world. As a civil servant I have a limited income and am looking for affordable housing. I registered with NYC Housing Connect four years ago and I’ve had no contact back regarding housing availability. My question is, how is it that I can help the city maintain and generate millions of dollars for water usage, but the city can’t help its workers find affordable places to live?

Genine Chavis

Job plan not for the poor

Manhattan: I completely agree with Jesse Laymon’s evaluation of the mayor’s plan for jobs (Opinion: “Bill de Blasio’s lopsided jobs plan: Helping those who will be fine regardless, leaving people at the bottom hanging,” June 28). The plan emphasizes investments in sectors and labor market fields that will do well on their own — a subsidy of scarce funds to upwardly mobile people (like college grads). What the city needs are policies for the lowest income earners, part-time workers, two-job holders, $15 per hour and marginal labor market workers. How about some stricter enforcement of labor laws? Training programs for the poorest? More accessible English

McEnroe told the truth

MSNBC classes? Actual tax breaks for the working poor? There are no jobs in “cybersecurity” for people with a high school education, and so many of the city’s working class (especially immigrants) have lower levels of formal education.

Aldo Lauria Santiago Brooklyn: Re “John McEnroe believes Serena Williams is best female tennis player, would be ‘like No. 700’ on men’s circuit” (June 25): Voicer Sharon Gaines criticizes John McEnroe for “attempting to regain attention by slamming Serena (Williams).” That never happened. McEnroe called her the greatest female tennis player of all time. He always speaks of her with nothing but admiration. However, when asked to compare her to male players, he simply told the truth. Men are better tennis players. Even when refusing to apologize the next morning, he was extremely complimentary to Williams. He continues to be a fine tennis commentator, and should not be attacked for his honesty.

Paul Cohen

Just his honest opinion

New Rochelle, N.Y.: I don’t feel McEnroe’s intentions were any more than his honest opinion. Maybe Serena Williams was offended that 700 is too low? But to make this incident misogynistic, or racist or sexist, is ludicrous.

Paul Lavine