Dear President Zelenskyy

On behalf of the rational and caring people of the United States of America, I am writing to apologize for the boorish behavior of American President, Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. Never did I think I would feel the need to apologize for an American president, but those of us who suffer the humiliation and indignity of our current government must make amends for the embarrassment of Feb. 28, 2025, at the White House. Their behavior was un-American.

American people are, as a rule, rational, compassionate and freedom-loving people. We are aghast at the deadly war to which the citizens of Ukraine have been subjected, brought about by Vladimir Putin’s invasion. We renounce the current U.S. Administration’s support of this atrocity. But it becomes our burden to atone for the duplicity and blatant indignity of Trump and Vance.

Trump, Vance and their followers do not reflect the hearts and minds of most Americans. For most of us their dangerous reign of destruction and worldwide chaos cannot end soon enough. In meantime we will continue to offer our earnest and vocal support for your country and its people.

Again, President Zelenskyy, with a heavy heart I humbly apologize for the reprehensible behavior perpetrated by President Trump and Vice President Vance. America will one day return to sanity and civility and will uphold the values of the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence we have cherished for 250 years, and continue its pursuit of peace, prosperity and safety for all people.

– John Egan, Durango,