“Republicans: Conviction politically motivated” (June 1), Sen. Susan Collins, echoing her GOP cronies claims that the case against Donald Trump, recently found guilty of all 34 counts, was politically motivated.

Are we to assume, Sen. Collins, that the judiciary is biased? That they can only be fair and impartial for their own party? Does that include justices Thomas and Alito? How about Speaker Johnson? Sounds like you are claiming that the system, whether legislative or judicial, is inherently biased and, therefore, no one can expect impartiality and fairness.

The disconcerting and horrifying message that allegiance is not to our democratic systems (jeopardized by your stance) but to the dismantling of those very institutions by claiming party bias.

The “… alleged criminal conduct …” which, Sen. Collins claims was not there, seemed apparent to the jury; by weighing the facts presented and finding Trump guilty. Seems like the judiciary was unbiased and fair. Since the jury was made up of both sides of the aisle the defense had opportunity, which they exercised, to reject jurors. In addition they had ample opportunity to defend their client, which they did.

Don’t be an immature spoiled sport. The game was played, the rules were followed and the refs made their call.

Olivia Atherton

Solon