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Jean Hendrix: How much more proof do we need of Trump’s depravity?

It’s incomprehensible that Congressman Jeff Denham, a veteran, supports Donald Trump and believes he’s fit to serve as Commander in Chief. Trump thinks his sacrifices in business compare to those suffered by Muslim parents whose brave son was killed trying to save fellow soldiers. He mocked Sen. John McCain, who was brutally tortured while a POW in Vietnam, stating it’s better not to be captured. He called soldiers with PTSD “weak,” even though many served multiple tours of duty.

It’s incomprehensible that Supervisor Jim DeMartini, who is a farmer, would support Trump when Trump says there’s no drought so there’s no need for conservation. He’s going to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. He doesn’t care if there’s a labor shortage and agricultural production suffers.

Will they disavow Trump now that a federal lawsuit has been filed by a woman alleging Trump raped her when she was 13 years old at the home of a convicted sex offender, who Trump said was a “terrific guy,” “a lot of fun to be with.” Trump’s daughters were 13 and under 1 year of age at the time.

What more will it take for leaders to recognize Trump for the disgusting, immoral person he is!

Jean Hendrix, Modesto

This story was originally published October 31, 2016 at 5:27 PM with the headline "Jean Hendrix: How much more proof do we need of Trump’s depravity?."

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