Dems big tent and more: Letters to the Editor July 5, 2026

It’s interesting to listen to the hypocrites in the Democratic Party welcoming the likes of Graham Platner in Maine and the communist agitators in New York City as they achieve power (“A hateful horde has run amok,” David Harsanyi, July 2).Phonies like Sen.Cory Booker smile so weasel-like as they praise their party’s “big tent.” Question: If figures like Hitler, Stalin, and Mao were resurrected and sought to join-up, would that tent be big enough?Myron HeckerPearl RiverI do not want President Trump to keep bragging about how luxurious his gifted plane from Qatar is (“New Air Force One 1st flight,” July 1).I want him to have the same stuff everybody else who works in government has.

Most Americans are struggling to make ends meet.They don’t care if he flies in luxury.Mindy RaderNew CityAllie Yang contends that “gossiping may give you an evolutionary advantage” when it comes to relationships, letting off steam or getting ahead, according to groundbreaking research (“Survival of the cattiest,” July 2)?I agree that sometimes gossip brings people closer together.

However, it becomes harmful when the gossip is believed to be true and viciously spread, which is so often the case, thanks to social media and common sense being a thing of the past.This article is just another way of normalizing and pushing acceptance of bad behavior.Michelle TranchinaBrooklyn, Conn.Mayor Mamdani is showing his socialist chops and City Council Speaker Julie Menin was made to look like the fool she is (“Hizz late $neak attack on NYPD,” July 2).After he previously promised to hire an additional 580 police officers, he got her to agree to a ridiculous $125.8 billion budget.Now will people realize just what is happening to our once-vibrant city? Every elected official that has an NYPD security detail should be stripped of it.

They should decline the security so that those officers can patrol our streets to keep citizens safe.Kim F.CodyWhitestoneThe Supreme Court�...