What is the author's opinion on the current state of the United States and the role of the president in this situation?
Jeez lady! Have a nice hot cup of chamomile tea. Would it have been better if I had said that Vietnam was the bloodiest, most disgraceful war in history, with guts, heads, and limbs scattered everywhere across Vietnam, while at home our towns were burning, and the militia was shooting at protesters and their blood ran in the streets as we wept? And should I have mentioned the daily body-counts being reported, while Militia with rubber bullets guarded the White House? 
However.... During the 60's, life went on for most people. Most people acted civil. The last year in the US is a completely scenario. Our citizens are divided like no other time, split by our core values, and morals, simply because there is an ignorant turd in the White House. And if you don't believe me read your fake news.