Kudos on your satirical front page for April 9, 2017. We most heartily agree. But nowhere do we see any acknowledgement of the part that the media in general have played in Donald Trump’s rise. With so many outlets having given him what seems like 90 percent of the coverage, without his paying a dime for a political ad, the media have hugely helped the development of his campaign. How he got past his comments about Megyn Kelly and Carly Fiorina is beyond us.

Paul and Linda Colman

Shrewsbury

Thank you to the Globe for the brilliant realization of Donald Trump’s America one short year from now. His presidency is a terrifying prospect. Republicans have much soul-searching to do, but let’s not forget the contribution of some media outlets to Trump’s success. CNN, among others, has become TNN — Trump News Network, providing excessive Trump coverage while practically ignoring rational candidates such as Governor John Kasich of Ohio. Shame on them for giving voice to this dangerous man and putting ratings ahead of the country.

Mary Hourihan

West Roxbury