A chara, – In a howl of editorial exasperation, The Irish Times rhetorically seeks an explanation as to why millions of Republican-inclined American voters “still stand by Trump”, despite Mr Trump being dragged through a battery of court procedures (“The Irish Times view on Trump’s fourth indictment: how can the Republican party still support him?”, Editorial, August 16th). The answer is quite simple. American presidential elections historically are decided by ordinary voters at the ballot box and not in or by the courts. It’s called democracy. This basic principle is cogently explained across the page in the Letters column. Mr Justice Bernard Barton (retired) explains the reasoning behind the right to jury trial. He cogently explains that “a jury verdict represents the combined wisdom of 12 people. The decision of a single judge does not enjoy the same respect.” A substantial section of American voters appear to be in agreement with this principle of “combined wisdom” which is why they intend to nominate and put forward Mr Trump as the Republican presidential candidate in 2024, despite the grave objections of The Irish Times. The Skibbereen Eagle comes to mind. – Is mise,
MICHEÁL O’CATHAIL,
Dún Laoghaire,
Co Dublin.
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A chara, – Donald Trump’s hair seems to have changed (“How Donald Trump’s criminal charges are redefining his White House race”, World, August 17th). Is pink is the new orange? – Is mise,
EOGHAN Mac CORMAIC,
Cill Chríost,
Gaillimh.