No longer is our republic protected by constitutional checks and balances. With the FBI now in his pocket Trump controls every branch and department of government, including the Supreme Court. He proceeds with impunity to rob the American people of their rights, assets and safety.

Not since Huey Long and Joseph McCarthy have we seen such a demagog loose in our land.

Who let the dogs out? Russian interference in our election? We may never know, as Trump has stifled the investigation.

Maryneal Jones, Columbus, N.C.