Dear Mr. President,

My father taught me that you can tell a lot about a person from shaking their hand. I can recall shaking your hand once a long time ago, and I remember that it did not impress me. It was limp and halfhearted, with no sincerity. I don't know if that comes from your lack of respect for women, or from your general persona. But I never forget a handshake, and yours did not leave a good first impression.

I have heard your name throughout my life, made fun of your orange skin and bad combover in jest, and generally gave you very little thought. But as I watched you rise into your new position of power, my feelings of disinterest morphed into distaste, and worse, fear. I am afraid of what awaits this country now that you are holding the highest office our country has to offer, considering you have absolutely no qualifications to maintain the job. I am afraid of your antiquated ideals and truly erroneous behavior. I do not trust you. Not one bit.

That being said, I hope you prove me wrong. I hope you do great things for this country, because I still have to live here. It is my genuine wish that you learn how the legal and political systems of this country work, and start fact checking before you open your mouth. I hope you begin to realize that the social media outlet of Twitter is not your personal diary, and we can all see the heinous, ridiculous ramblings that you post. I pray that you push misplaced pride aside and rise to the occasion. There are people who still love this country. There are people who honestly believe in you and your promises. Please do not let them down.

I do not believe that you are a man with integrity. I do not believe that your intentions are pure. And it was you, and the way in which you behave, that led me to these conclusions. It was not media, or a blind eye, or any type of prejudice. It was the words that came straight from your mouth. You continue to disappoint my already shockingly low expectations of you. But a strong man would strike out to show me, and everyone else who feels this way, that I am wrong. Be strong, Mr. Trump. Be decent. Be a leader.