Drain the what? | Letter

West Bath Resident Demands “Drain the Swamp” Over Trump Administration’s Conduct

A letter written by Janet Carabello, a West Bath resident, was published in the recent “Letter to the Editor” section of the Press Herald, calling for the removal of what she describes as corrupt and ineffective officials in the current U.S. administration.

Carabello’s message frames the government as a “cesspool” filled with “really bad smells, dangerous bacteria and viruses,” and she argues that the administration’s policies are “self‑serving” and do not reflect the interests of democracy. She insists that the country needs to “drain the swamp” and rid itself of “bad actors” who she claims are harming the nation.

“The swamp supports living and thriving flora and fauna, even some beautiful greenery and rare plants and birds,” Carabello wrote, adding that people can make a living from and enjoy swamps. She uses this contrast to highlight her view of the current political climate as a corrosive environment rather than a place of natural balance.

While the letter does not name specific individuals or policies, it underscores a broader criticism of the Trump administration, citing corruption, lies, cowardliness, and ineptitude as primary concerns. Carabello’s appeal is a call to action for voters and policymakers alike: to cleanse the government of those who, in her view, have failed to uphold the principles of the country.

The Press Herald printed the letter on September 2026, adding it to a series of reader contributions that have highlighted public sentiment during the final months of President Trump’s term. Carabello’s comments reflect a growing frustration among some citizens who see the administration’s rhetoric as insufficient and its actions as detrimental to the nation’s health and governance.