Sound Off

Sound Off: October 28, 2025

By Sun Herald

October 28, 2025 3:00 AM

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets President of Argentina Javier Milei as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting Milei for a working lunch days after the U.S. Treasury finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina in an effort to help stabilize its economy. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) — U.S. president Donald Trump greets Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch Getty Images

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

MAGA

Could someone let me know when the first “A” in MAGA switched from America to Argentina?

Obamacare

President Obama lied when he said with his new Obamacare bill healthcare premiums would go down by $2,500 per year, and you would be able to keep your doctor. I lost all of my doctors because I was forced to buy an Obamacare plan with one healthcare provider which none of my doctors were a part of. My premiums went from $250 to $1,200 per month and had a $5,000 deductible on top of that.

Wokeness

Those of us who are woke would appreciate more thoughtful opinions in the Sound Off. False statements that can be easily researched on ChatGPT is a waste of space. I try to research before posting, but even then, it may not get posted because it makes some people uncomfortable. Let’s not dumb down everything.

Trump = bad

There is a huge subset of people out there who, regardless of the good he does, will simply not support anything our president does. He could cure cancer and they would bemoan the sad state of affairs for drug companies.

Drugs

While we all appreciate the war against drugs, let’s be clear. President Trump’s intervention against Venezuela’s small boats of cocaine is a separate Trump vendetta, not the critical drug issue. Don’t be distracted or confused. Its fentanyl from China, not cocaine from Venezuela, that is the center of the horrific drug problem that is killing Americans. You don’t send an aircraft carrier to Venezuela to sink tiny boats, it’s about his relationship with the president of Venezuela.

Out of touch

These politicians are out of touch with the reality of the American people who are struggling with all of the increases in expenses for the American households. One said rent expenses went down. He’s insane. Mississippi is one of the poorest states. Who’s helping us?

Criticisms

Yes, some people are tired of hearing Trump criticisms. The alternative is to keep quiet and let his lawless reign continue unabated. In reality, it’s the fault of our impotent Congress, who fear for their jobs, and have handed him the crown by giving him their elected powers.

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