DEAR EDITOR:

It’s time to put away the hat, the silly outfits and the cult flag, and face the darn truth.

I believe Donald Trump incited a riot that led to an attack on our Capitol in an attempted violent coup to overthrow the elected government. Then I believe it will be proven that he stole the most secret documents this nation possesses — even those that describe where we are the weakest and most vulnerable — hid them in boxes with personal items and took them to his mansion in Mar-a-Lago. Then he lied to the Department of Justice about having them.

What else does he need to do to convince you?

Donald Trump does not deserve a plea deal or a pardon. He deserves to be put in jail. Then they need to throw away the key.

BETTS ADGATE

Cortland