To the editor:

Elise Stefanik: “My statement on the tragic deaths of NY Army National Guard Soldiers and a U.S. Border Patrol Agent:

“Our hearts go out to the families of the New York Army National Guard soldiers and the U.S. Border Patrol Agent that were killed in Friday’s helicopter crash on the Southern Border. We also pray for the full recovery of the New York soldier who was injured during the crash.

“These brave soldiers were deployed in support of Joint Task Force North to secure our Southern Border. This tragic loss is another reminder of the tremendous cost resulting from Joe Biden’s border crisis.

“The selfless and brave service of these New York soldiers will not be forgotten.”

My outrage — how dare she!? To use the sad occasion of the loss of these New York soldiers to get in political points for herself and Trump! This is crude and unfeeling and disrespectful to the families, to use this opportunity to get a pat on the back from the disgraced former president.

Joanne Fuller

Shushan, New York