The writer stated that Activate America is deceptive with its mission being to elect Democrats. No, Activate America’s stated mission is electing Democrats.

No, Iran never intended to develop nuclear weapons. In March, Trump’s intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard testified before lawmakers that Iran “is not building a nuclear weapon.” Trump dismissed the statement, saying “I don’t care what she said. I think they were very close to having it.” Yes, Times New letter writer, “This is shocking.”

No, not all ICE deportations were “total criminal illegal alien deportations during Fiscal Year 2026.” 70.6% of individuals held in ICE detention had no criminal convictions. Only about one‑third of ICE deportations in 2026 involved people with prior U.S. criminal convictions.

ICE has routinely violated human rights, engaged in racial profiling, warrantless searches, detention without probable cause, and fabrication of evidence — all against the law. Armed masked agents have grabbed people from their homes, cars, workplaces, near schools, at courthouses and routine immigration check-ins.

ICE provides substandard medical care to detainees resulting in 32 deaths while in custody in 2025. At least three people were shot to death by masked ICE agents. ICE has ignored Congressional demands to improve detention standards and address fiscal mismanagement.

No, Activate America does not have a policy position endorsing abortion at any specific gestational stage, nor do they advocate for abortion “up to and including birth.”

No, Activate America does not endorse gun confiscation or the elimination of fossil fuels.

No, Activate America does not advocate for free health care for illegal aliens.

No, Activate America does not support “no voter ID.” They have no position on voter ID at all.

No, Activate America does not promote defunding the Department of Homeland Security.

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell

Jerry Hoare

Jim Thorpe