Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Karen Pratte

To the Editor:

If you love skyrocketing costs, high inflation, tax cuts for billionaires, and blowing up billions of dollars in bombs, reach out and thank President Trump and his party’s representatives and senators who control the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. In particular, thank our U.S. Representative who has been a loyal Trump puppet.

Representatives in congress had the authority to block the tariffs and stop costs from spiraling, but they did nothing. Trump’s tariffs cost everyday Iowans billions of dollars. We’ve spent more on groceries, clothes, school supplies, household goods, and building materials. Farmers have lost revenue and markets, and small businesses struggle.

The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs are illegal, but it is unlikely ordinary people will see a refund. Big corporations with deep pockets for high powered lawyers undoubtedly will.

Instead of focusing on high costs and affordability, Trump has turned his attention abroad dropping bombs on eight countries. Once again, Iowa’s representatives and senators remain complicit. Trump’s war will drive prices even higher. Working families will continue to drown in higher prices and mass lay-offs.

Iowa’s representatives and senators who are members of Trump’s party choose to defend Trump and enrich billionaires rather than help working families by lowering costs. In November 2026, vote for representatives who stand up for you.

Karen Pratte
Waterville