I believe many of Trump's policies have long term benefits. For instance, I support his push to have Europe take greater responsibility for its defense against Russia. Americans shouldn't bear the primary burden of protecting Europe. That should be Europe's role. Trump's efforts to ensure they contribute their fair share make sense to me.
Job losses and inflation are serious concerns, but I'm not convinced Trump is directly responsible for them. Inflation, in my view, has been underreported since at least the COVID era, a trend that predates his administration.
Gerrymandering is another longstanding issue in US politics, far predating Trump. I think his open calls for it are distasteful. But Democrats have also engaged in it, often under the pretext of addressing under-representation. A quick look at congressional maps from the 1990s reveals awkwardly drawn districts designed to secure Black majorities and guarantee Democratic seats. Both sides have played this game for decades.
Trump's self-promotion is tacky and beneath the dignity of the presidency. However, voters knew exactly who he was, especially in his second term. They weighed his behavior against the alternative and made their choice.
IMO the national debt is the most pressing issue facing America today. Persistent inflation, excessive money printing, and the devaluation of the dollar will cause significant harm in the future. This isn't solely Trump's fault. Both parties share the blame for this crisis.
I believe many of Trump's policies have long term benefits. For instance, I support his push to have Europe take greater responsibility for its defense against Russia. Americans shouldn't bear the primary burden of protecting Europe. That should be Europe's role. Trump's efforts to ensure they contribute their fair share make sense to me.
-- Agreed, however, there have been benefits to the US being the worlds police, namely soft power, military positioning etc.. it hasnt been freeloading as its been stated. Overall, I would agree with that.
Job losses and inflation are serious concerns, but I'm not convinced Trump is directly responsible for them. Inflation, in my view, has been underreported since at least the COVID era, a trend that predates his administration.
--- inflation started from covid, the world over. Recent trends are do to trumps policies, namely tariffs which are inherently inflationary.
Gerrymandering is another longstanding issue in US politics, far predating Trump. I think his open calls for it are distasteful. But Democrats have also engaged in it, often under the pretext of addressing under-representation. A quick look at congressional maps from the 1990s reveals awkwardly drawn districts designed to secure Black majorities and guarantee Democratic seats. Both sides have played this game for decades.
-0-- one party voted to stop it completely, the other against. Trump recently is asking for 5 seats and feels entitled to them its flat out undemocratic and a power grab.
Trump's self-promotion is tacky and beneath the dignity of the presidency. However, voters knew exactly who he was, especially in his second term. They weighed his behavior against the alternative and made their choice.
-- its more than self promotion, he is grifting out in the open. His coin and melanias were clear examples and anyone with a brain knew the rug pull was coming. it also opens him up to being able to be manipulated and bribed. He is selling hats whilst president, its unethical.
IMO the national debt is the most pressing issue facing America today. Persistent inflation, excessive money printing, and the devaluation of the dollar will cause significant harm in the future. This isn't solely Trump's fault. Both parties share the blame for this crisis.
--- agreed, that is obvious. However, trumps recent run has caused some red flags amongst economic indicators.
