Letters: Trump consorting with bad dudes

President Trump sent congratulations to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the passage of a referendum that lets him appoint or dismiss ministers, select judges and rule by decree if he deems it necessary. He has invited Philippines President Rodrigo Duerte, whose war on drugs has claimed thousands of lives and drawn criticism from numerous rights groups, to Washington to meet with him.

Are these leaders Trump admires? Would he utilize the same tactics to consolidate his power if he had the opportunity? Why is the leader of the “free world” consorting with men who are wielding dictatorial powers? These are questions the American people and the Congress must ask.

This story was originally published May 10, 2017 at 5:20 PM with the headline "Letters: Trump consorting with bad dudes."