Letter to the editor: Reining in Trump's inappropriateness

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay becomes so involved in the game that he often wanders into the area where the side judge is to have clear passage or sometimes even onto the field. To address this problem, the Rams have employed a “get back coach” who follows McVay and pulls him back when he wanders into areas where he is not allowed.

President Trump is in dire need of a get back coach. The second Trump decided he was going to talk to the media so soon after last week’s tragic air collision, the get back coach would have pulled him back. Obviously, he should have left the task to his spokesperson.

The president is a mixed bag even to his supporters. He too frequently says inappropriate things at inappropriate times. He clearly lacks the self-awareness that would allow him to regulate his speech. You would think there must be someone close to him who can convince him of this problem.

We have all met that person whose over-the-top behavior and decisions allowed him to become successful, who arrogantly acts like the smartest person in the room. This person never doubts his behavior or decisions, as they were the key to his success. Unfortunately, it appears Trump has this condition — on steroids.

Trump’s inappropriate speech and timing make it easy for Democrats to criticize his actions and agenda. Let us hope that his at times inappropriate behavior does not impact his ability to achieve what he was elected to do and is already doing.

Rob Smith

Irwin