Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting.

Letters to the Editor

What is top Obama adviser, born in Iran, telling him?

President Barack Obama, center, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, after the president made an address to the nation, Sunday. At left are honorees filmmaker George Lucas, far left, and singer-songwriter Carole King, to the right of the president is advisor Valerie Jarrett.
President Barack Obama, center, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, after the president made an address to the nation, Sunday. At left are honorees filmmaker George Lucas, far left, and singer-songwriter Carole King, to the right of the president is advisor Valerie Jarrett. Jacquelyn Martin Associated Press

A new angle on Iran, etc.

Valerie Jarrett is the president's most trusted adviser and personal friend. It would be interesting to know what advice she's giving the president on Iran.

Valerie Jarrett was born in Shiraz, Iran, to communist American parents who were working in Iran at the time. Has she mentioned her dual citizenship or is she working towards kinder and gentler ties with Iran as a part of her own agenda?

It is remarkable how very similar the president's and Mrs. Jarrett's upbringing and associations are, especially as far as controversial people are concerned. Now, here come Cuba and the Castro brothers, our new communist best friends!

As my mother often said, "Show me your company and I'll tell you who you are."

Grace E. Haagenson

Bradenton

This story was originally published January 27, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "What is top Obama adviser, born in Iran, telling him? ."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER