There are four things that George Washington famously wrote, June 8 1783, that were essential to the well being of The United States of America.

1. The indissoluble union of the states under one federal head
2. A sacred regard to public justice
3. The adoption of a proper peace establishment
4. The prevalence of that pacific and friendly disposition among the people of the United States which will induce them to forget their local prejudices and policies; to make those mutual concessions which are requisite to the general prosperity; and, in some instances, to sacrifice their individual advantages to the interest of the community.

Washington pointed out that these were needed for the existence of the United States as an independent power. He further declared that these pillars were the fabric of the United States independent national character. Whoever, “would dare to sap the foundation, or overrun the structure, under whatever specious pretext he may attempt it, will merit the bitterest excretions and the severest punishment which can be inflicted by his injured country”

The words stand on their own in condemnation of Trump and his efforts to destroy these pillars of our union as the United States. Trump’s attacks, for reason of personal power, use the individual prejudices within the nation to divide and further undermine the foundations upon which these pillars stand is self evident.

The current state of attacks and looting that occur alongside marches for general prosperity of Black people and protests against federal troops in Portland are only examples of the bitterest excretions and severest punishment on Trump who has injured our country with his disregard to care for these pillars while president.