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Trump’s Selective Patriotism and False Promises
President Trump’s signature messaging is MAGA (Make America Great Again) — let’s not even talk about KAG (Keep America Great) since that’s fallen away. We all know the nationalist roots behind that messaging. At an initial glance, it seems inspiring and one of the reasons he won the 2016 US Presidential election.
There was a promise made to all Americans that many have not heard in a long time or even their lifetimes. Part of that promise is patriotism putting America first above all else. The sheer promise and making Americans feel unified under this banner of ‘patriotism’ is great. But, the problem with that banner is it only applies when it suits the President. Additionally, it has morphed into a nationalist agenda that benefits one ethnic group above others.
Recently, reports surfaced that Russia had put bounties on American soldiers’ heads in Afghanistan. For any President who receives such information, an immediate alarm bell should go off. Thirty days later, President Trump has yet to comment on this report or mention an action that he wishes to take. How alarming!
We also know that Covid-19 continues to rage across the world. Depending on one’s political affiliation, the stats are debated. Some claim that more than 4 million people have become infected in the US. For all practical purposes, I will…
