To the editor:
In response to the rhetorical question in a recent Viewpoints article published on December 31, 2025: “Are Americans so blinded that we refuse to believe what has been before our eyes and ears for four years, or do we simply ignore proven facts because we believe in something or someone and don’t want to be bothered by reality?”
The reality is: “We are all entitled to our own opinions, but not our own facts.” As we know from Edward Bernays, simply citing news articles from a media source does not make them factual—arduous research and verification are always necessary.
Just to parse facts, Americans have often been shielded from the truth through no fault of their own, as media sources have not always provided accurate or timely coverage. One recent example of this is the investigative report by the House Committee on Oversight released on October 28, 2025. It is based on depositions taken under oath, transcripts, and videos on the Biden presidency.
In the report, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R – Kentucky) states: “The Biden Autopen Presidency will go down as one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. As Americans saw President Biden’s decline with their own eyes, Biden’s inner circle sought to deceive the public, cover-up his decline, and took unauthorized executive actions with the autopen that are now invalid.”
The media has presented a constant flow of trivial platitudes on the current administration; yet, it has conveniently ignored the adverse impact the previous administration has had on the nation. Through this process, its credibility has been diminished by the discerning public.
Yes, I agree we should take action in 2026 through our representative form of government. We should embrace the truth and document facts, as this is a prerequisite to making meaningful reforms. However, simply asserting one’s individual point of view as if it is a reflection of the majority further divides the country and undermines the public trust.
Our current administration will most likely implement election integrity reforms, as described in Trump’s Executive Order #14248, and sound money policies in the coming New Year.
The Meyers Report highlights the fact that the United States falls behind Kenya, Mexico, Chile, Ghana, Italy, and Rwanda in election integrity. The recent interview by Lara Logan with Gary Berntsten and Ralph Pezzulleo confirms the need for integrity in our election process.
The Triffin Paradox, as written back in the 1960s, explains why our current World Reserve Currency status is on an unsustainable path. Thus, our administration will most likely implement a monetary system in alignment with our Constitution.
During this process we could strive to unify the country; not divide it into political factions.
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” — Abraham Lincoln
Lucinda Shmulsky
New Marlborough
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