As America is made to grate again, Trump, toxic power, and the new madness of our nation. Donald Trump reinserted politics into global trade. Ironically, if never elected to anything, America would have been great simply by avoiding his damage, sparing the nation from his power grabs, narcissism, & potential mental instability infecting our national psyche.
Donald Trump’s presidency reintroduced overt political maneuvering into global trade, disrupting decades of relatively stable economic norms. His administration’s trade wars, withdrawal from international agreements, and preference for unilateralism over multilateralism marked a sharp departure from precedent.
Many observers contend that had Trump not risen to power, the U.S. might have avoided significant institutional and cultural upheaval. His leadership style—marked by narcissistic traits and personal grievance—left a deep imprint on national discourse, polarizing the electorate and weakening trust in democratic institutions.
The statement is broadly rooted in reality and reflects a critical interpretation of Trump's impact, particularly on trade and the national psyche. Let’s break it down:
1. “Bringing politics back into trade worldwide”
Reality:
Trump’s trade policy, especially the U.S.-China trade war, marked a significant shift from decades of relatively stable, rules-based global trade.
He imposed tariffs on allies and rivals alike.
He favored bilateral deals over multilateral agreements.
His actions often tied trade policy to political grievances, personal loyalty, or perceived slights.
Verdict: This is accurate. Trump made trade political in a way not seen since pre-WTO protectionist eras.
2. “Odd to think that never having elected Trump...would have made America great”
Reality:
This is speculative but not baseless. Many analysts argue Trump’s presidency:
Eroded U.S. global leadership and trust among allies.
Deepened political polarization.
Mishandled key crises (e.g., COVID, Jan. 6).
Undermined democratic norms.
Verdict: While hypothetical, it's a reasonable counterfactual. Avoiding his presidency could plausibly have spared the U.S. substantial damage.
3. “...not given him power, narcissism or mental illness into our national mind.”
Reality:
Trump's behavior has been widely characterized as narcissistic, even by mental health professionals (see: The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, 2017, FYI, little has changed on this, other than his continuing to age, medical issues, mental issues, and it's not and cannot get better).
He normalized extreme rhetoric, conspiracy thinking, and personal grievance politics.
Terms like “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (used by both supporters and critics) reflect his psychological imprint on public discourse (i.e., in reality only Trump supporters are even capable of acquiring TDS, making Trump supporters claims that detractors have a mental condition when merely and accurately observing Trump's behaviors and that of his sycophantic/personality cult-like followers)-
Verdict: This was an initially subjective comment, but reflects a valid and widely shared perception of how his persona infected national culture and political dialogue.
Overall Accuracy:
✔ Factually grounded
✔ Interpretive but credible
✔ Provocative, yet defensible in political commentary
For specific examples... On State of the Union today, William Beach, former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, said he still trusts the numbers coming out of the agency because he knows and trusts the professionals who work there. Let’s hope he’s right—those civil servants now operate under growing pressure from the current White House to present data that flatters the administration, even when the underlying reality may not.
While Beach supports the President’s authority to appoint commissioners, he voiced concern about the Bureau’s ability to maintain its integrity over time under political influence. Commissioners, he emphasized, should align with the President’s general policy orientation—but not manipulate the data to serve political needs. Publishing data on jobs, inflation, or wages is one thing, as directed by the president; but shaping those numbers to fit a narrative, he warned in paraphrase, is madness.
One hesitates to speak ill of the living, but he practically writes his own damning headlines.
But does one? Really? In this case?
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