Having entered politics by leading the "Birther" movement, Donald Trump spent most of his Presidential campaign ridiculing his opponents, denigrating world leaders and stoking hatred for immigrants and minorities. Nevertheless, he was elected due to a host of promises that have yet to be realized; among these were building a Wall along the Mexico border, repealing and replacing Obamacare, reigniting the coal industry and keeping jobs in America. Supporters appreciated his straight talk and, one suspects, his racism. The fact that he refused to reveal his personal finances and repeatedly praised Vladimir Putin, the brutal dictator of Russia, seemed to have little effect on his legions.
During his campaign, Trump denied knowing anything about David Duke and white supremacists. Now, after the horrific events in Charlottesville, Virginia, he once again has refused to directly denounce those home-grown terrorists. Beyond his bigotry, his war-mongering, his assault on human rights and his impulsive tweets against allies and his own cabinet members, Trump denies the threat of global warming and has rolled back environmental regulations (see The Anti-Environment President).
While his dedicated believers may be willing to overlook his narcissistic behavior and his coddling of racists and dictators, the majority of Americans must reclaim the principles upon which our country was founded. We need not wait for the next election to dethrone this wayward, self-absorbed President.
During his campaign, Trump denied knowing anything about David Duke and white supremacists. Now, after the horrific events in Charlottesville, Virginia, he once again has refused to directly denounce those home-grown terrorists. Beyond his bigotry, his war-mongering, his assault on human rights and his impulsive tweets against allies and his own cabinet members, Trump denies the threat of global warming and has rolled back environmental regulations (see The Anti-Environment President).
While his dedicated believers may be willing to overlook his narcissistic behavior and his coddling of racists and dictators, the majority of Americans must reclaim the principles upon which our country was founded. We need not wait for the next election to dethrone this wayward, self-absorbed President.
