Trump has apologized for what he said in video

Louise C. Senatore
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Everyone is having fits over the released video and words that Donald Trump used 11 years ago to describe how he reacted then to women. Admittedly, the words were crude and disgraceful, but he has recently apologized several times and has reiterated that he is not that same person anymore. The words were locker-room banter, however, said in private to a colleague. Billy Bush has been suspended from NBC for his part in this video. Dr. Ben Carson reported that he has heard much worse when guys get together. At the time Trump was a handsome, 59-year-old billionaire women sought out. He wasn't running for political office then, or for pope, but was a very successful businessman used to running a large company. He and many others took tax write-offs where allowed by the law.  He sees that our country is experiencing major difficulties and fervently believes that he can bring back prosperity and respect to us far better than his competition for the office of president.

As for walking around and “looming over” Hillary Clinton during the debate, as some have reported, what was he supposed to do? The tiny chairs looked really uncomfortable. Maybe his back hurt and walking was better than standing in one place for 90 minutes. He's large and tall and she's short. Anyone would look “looming” next to her.

Let's not all pile on when there’s the smell of blood in the water. Trump is the far better choice to handle the business of running this country than is a proven, dishonest hypocrite.

Louise C. Senatore, Knoxville

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