Read about freedom before it is extinct

THE EDITOR, Madam:

Like many outsiders I am fascinated by US politics but don’t fully understand it, so I decided to read a few books, specifically Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward and The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir by John Bolton. I expected a range of opinions but found similar outlooks.

Both books described the workings of the Trump presidency although not in a flattering way. So far there hasn’t been a successful attempt to sue either author, although Trump has tried.

Given that the president doesn’t seem to appreciate any criticism, the raid on John Bolton’s house and office by the Trump Department of Justice could be seen as an act of retaliation for his book although so far the situation is unclear.

If you don’t want to be criticised for your work performance, then do the job properly, fairly and without bias or favour.

Both books are excellent reads.

DENNIS FITZGERALD

Melbourne, Australia