Donald Trump, self-pronounced non-politician, is going to be the next Republican candidate in the general election for President of the United States. He was so far ahead of his opponents that it was mathematically impossible for any of them to catch up and win the nomination, so they have recently dropped out of the race. To gain such a following in such an important political race is no easy feat, Mr. Trump must have convinced his audience beyond a doubt that he is the right person to run the country for, at least, the next four years. One of the most hot-button issues in this election is immigration reform, an issue Mr. Trump has taken a clear unwavering position on. Trump would have not been as wildly successful as he is without the …show more content…
Fortunately, Trump knows what is in the heart of his supporters and he can say exactly what they want to hear from their preferred candidate. Donald’s audience consists substantially of working-class whites and he holds a strong grip on voters without a college education. At first, many are skeptical of Trump because of the supporters he tends to attract, like David Duke (former Ku Klux Klan Imperial Wizard), but his audience is one of the strongest and most dedicated group seen in recent history. Trump’s supporters highly value job security and feel as if the increase in immigration is directly affecting their employment opportunities and economy. Donald Trump’s rigid policies on immigration and promises of securing our borders is fiercely supported by many Republican supporting him. Shockingly, Trump’s desires to deport over eleven million illegal immigrants has not boded well with minorities. His views on immigration are sending minorities and people of color to vote for anybody besides Trump. Trump’s male-dominated backing is severely lacking in the acceptance of women, especially women of color and mothers, this is due to his tendency towards vulgarity and demeaning generalities of certain races (some refer to this as
Donald Trump has been sweeping the nation in his efforts to win the Republican presidential nomination. When the media trains its lens on Trump, the country appears to be “roiled with across-the-board discontent” (Dionne). His public interactions have split the country into those who categorize themselves as the “silent majority” and those who react with complete dismay toward his radical propositions. But are Trump supporters really the “silent majority”, or are the voices of Conservatives “being amplified beyond all reason” (Dionne)? In E.J. Dionne Jr.’s editorial titled “Don’t Fall for the Media Distortion about Trump”, the popularity of Trump is questioned and analyzed based on the media’s portrayal of his political race.
He has done this through passionate speeches that appeal to the anger and the desire of Americans to “make America great again". Like Sanders, Trump has also brought new ideas to the 2016 election. Trump has argued that too many free trade agreements are forcing American manufacturing companies to move abroad. He also talks of the massive trade deficits the United States has with Mexico and China. Trumps biggest policy change from GOP norms is his plan of building a wall across the southern border of the United States to further reduce illegal immigrations.
The United States of America has always been a land of hope and opportunity, where people of diverse backgrounds come together to build a more perfect union. However, the Trump era witnessed a disturbing shift in American discourse, as the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, employed rhetoric that demonized immigrants, liberals, African Americans, and the media. This essay seeks to explore the transformation of Trump's patriotism into racism, by examining his rhetoric and actions that targeted these groups. I. Demonization of Immigrants Donald Trump launched his 2016 presidential campaign with a speech that sent shockwaves across the country, calling Mexican immigrants "rapists" and accusing them of bringing crime and drugs
Trump took the role of the victim and dismantled the immigration system in the name of a slogan: “Make America Great Again.” This is his ideology; his constituency chooses to analyze the issue of immigration through this lense rather than grappling with the issue as a whole, asking critical questions, and determining the best solution. This cycle occurs because people live in a myth of sacrifice, wherein individuals are spiteful because of their mimetic desires. Mimetic rivalry inspires violence which motivates people to unify and blame a scapegoat.
Every presidential election allows a unique prospect to fortify the bond between Mexico and the United states. If Donald Trump wins the 2016 Presidential election, it would be devastating to all, primarily the refugees and those children born in the United States with illegal parents. When listening to Trumps point of view on immigration, people became infuriated by how he approached the issue and articulated it. Simply his words were offending to a whole race of individuals. He began to express his views on Hispanics explains how they are all drug dealers, rapist, or simply criminals.
The events and statistical data of previous presidential campaign provides context to the time when Trump became involved in politics. As the white felt left out due to past presidency, he was able to win the support of people who had similar beliefs like him. Coates quotes Trump "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I would not lose any voters. "
Donald Trump would be the most ideal candidate for The President of the United States. With the options that are given, neither candidates agree on practically anything and have different views on most issues. Some views agreed with through Trump are views on the economy and how he will deal with taxes, terrorism, and immigration issues and how he will approach them all to benefit the country. In the article “What’s at stake” they say, “Trump has seized on that anxiety, telling voters that the economy is a mess and promising to use his business skills to make america great again” .
Donald Trump made immigration the centerpiece of his campaign and offered a more comprehensive policy outline than on any other issue. In the past, immigration has largely been seen as a positive force for the economy and an essential part of the country´s legacy, according to the terminology of previous presidents. President Trump, on the other hand, is addressing immigration as a major threat to the national security and economy of the American people. President Trump has sanctioned dramatic reductions to legal immigration during his first year in office.
Donald Trump has risen to a high popularity among likely Republican voters, just this past week a poll conducted by Rasmussen reported that 58% of Republicans believe that he will become the 2016 nominee (Trump’s Change). Trump’s initial popularity revolved around his statements regarding immigration; however, I believe the immigration part of the statement is not what is fueling his campaign. Trump is continuing to be popular because he is very honest about the issues and what he would do if he becomes the next president. Trump has very bold plans that most candidates would be terrified to put forward. For example, Trump made it very clear that he would build a literal wall between the United States and Mexico and make them pay for it.
Trump attacked the idea that he was racist by showing concern for the minority communities. When Hillary implied Trump was racist by saying that Trump was saying that he was saying minority communities are in trouble because of their race instead of crime, Trump dispelled it with the fact that he bought a racist club in Miami so he could let in African Americans, and Jews who weren’t allowed it before. Trump also brought up racist comments from Hillary, such as her calling all young black men “super predators” Although most may view Trump as a racist, he has the support or a lot of important people of a community, such as police officers, Military support, and in a historic moment, the committee on immigration supported him when they have never before supported a candidate. Speaking on this topic is a very touchy subject for most, because it usually revolves around the unfair treatment of people, but predominantly to the African American male. Trump made the promise to be the “Law-and-Order” candidate, but Trump has offered very little detail beyond enforcing laws already on the books and supporting police.
Trump uses his stereotypical description of immigrants as a scapegoat for the nation’s drug and crime problems, and the audience is easily wooed. Trump describes the immigrants as “they” and the audience as “you”. This along with his descriptions creates a clear cut distinction between the citizens and immigrants, creating a fear of the unknown. He then goes on to say, “ we have no protection and we have no competence, we don’t know what’s happening” (“Full Text: Donald Trump Announces a Presidential Bid."). This statement further instills fear into the audience as they now have a feeling of helplessness in their own country.
Everyone knows that United States Presidential election is not only a big deal for America but for the entire world. Since America has one of the largest economies, it has a great effect on how other countries operate. With Donald Trump running for the Republican Party and Hillary Clinton running for the Democratic Party the whole world is watching as the debates unfold and the plans are reviled. Donald Trump has a plan that sounds reasonable and can be reached while in office. On Donaldjtrump.com it states that his vision for America’s economy is to create 25 million new jobs over the next decade.
" The Hispanic people were furious by this comment. So they decided to create violent protests against the re- publican candidate. Many people think he was going to be an awful president. But he definitely proved many people wrong with all the accomplishments he has done in just his first year as president. Donald Trump has a strong background in business and in economics.
Furthermore, he explains the need for a change in regards to the situation of the currently large population of immigrants without legal permission to stay in the country ("Watch Donald Trump's 10-Point Immigration Speech In Under 20 Minutes", 2016). This implies his assertions that America should reconsider and restrict their foreign policies in an effort to increase the national security by deporting people who are staying illegally in the country. This is one of the viewpoints relating Donald Trump’s political views to the ideologies of conservativism and neo-conservatism.
In my paper, I will analyse Donald Trump’s political activities before and after the election to get an objective viewpoint of America’s President. We’ll start off with the history of Trump, both personal and political, to see whether there was some sort of significant development over the years indicating a tendency towards ‘good or evil’. Next, we will take a look at what Donald Trump promised to do – the wall, lowering taxes and repealing Obamacare to name a few – and evaluate if he managed to keep his election pledges. This success rate is a major factor in definitively assessing Trump’s influence on America.