What Trump is doing, we don’t need

To the Editor:

Since the new administration has taken office in January, it has enacted new regulations and directives that have dramatically altered our usual living standards. 

These changes have eliminated whole government departments and severely reduced other important agencies, causing widespread disillusion.

Also, new increased tariffs among our friendlier foreign nations will cause resentment and severe price increases here at home. Certain foreign car models may now be out of reach for many. Wine and other imported foods will increase dining costs, causing some eateries to go out of business.

Our true needs are steady employment, affordable housing, quality medical care, reduced violent crime, racial equality and educational excellence.

The current administration needs to refocus its priorities to better reflect our needs.

One concern is where will more than 100,000 laid-off former government employees find employment with similar salaries and benefits? 

Bob Sweeney

Warwick