I read in disbelief the article “Western Pa. congressmen join rebuke of U.S. Attorney General William Barr” (Dec. 3, TribLIVE). Five Pennsylvania Republicans, including John Joyce and Guy Reschenthaler, expressed dismay because Barr is not supporting President Trump’s election fraud conspiracy.
Certainly these Republicans know it has been reported that this baseless election fraud idea is being used to solicit funds from Trump supporters — funds, more than $200 million to date, that are not going to his court cases as stated but in part going to Trump’s PAC, where he can use the money at his discretion. In my opinion, Trump is working a con on his supporters, and these legislators are backing his efforts.
When I think of Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers, I have this image of college fraternity boys during pledge week, doing whatever it takes to obtain entrance into a private organization. At both the state and federal level, these are not elected officials working for their constituents in Pennsylvania. They appear only interested in following Trump’s self-serving efforts and getting their 15 minutes of fame voicing their support.
Pennsylvania residents deserve representatives who are looking out for their interests, especially during this pandemic.
Katie Forsythe
North Huntingdon