Opinion: Want Trump to stop making ‘Pocahontas’ jabs? Then stop covering them as news

To the editor: Did I miss something? Please tell your reading public that you didn’t really focus on the president’s insulting remarks in the article about honoring the Navajo code talkers. (“Trump makes ‘Pocahontas’ jab about Elizabeth Warren to elderly Native Americans in ceremony honoring code talkers,” Nov. 27)

Those noble men were in the photograph that was published in the newspaper, but they were not named. Their genuine, laudable accomplishments were not noted. Instead, the light was once again shined on the wrong person.

Yes, I realize President Trump’s remarks were quite offensive, but to override the honor that the code talkers deserved with more of the president’s already much-publicized insensitivity made me really sad. A separate, very short article could have been placed elsewhere to explain Trump’s reprehensible (not merely “ill-timed,” as your print headline said) remarks.

We know these insults will keep coming, but they don’t have to be presented as real news.

Julie Kurtz, La Verne

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To the editor: During a wonderful ceremony honoring the service of the brave Navajo code talkers during World War II, our tone-deaf, childish president once again exhibited his insensitivity and lack of decorum.

The event was moving along nicely with Trump in the background with clasped hands and an occasional smile. As the veteran Native Americans finished their presentation, Trump came forward with his ill-timed, inappropriate reference to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) as “Pocahontas.”

Like a petulant grade schooler, Trump cannot resist injecting himself to become the center of attention at every opportunity. He is an embarrassment to the American presidency.

Larry Lasseter, Brea

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To the editor: Clarify, please: Just when would a “Pocahontas jab” be considered well-timed?

Cynthia Davis, Santa Barbara

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