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Who are the “people” the 45th President of the USA refers to?

When the statement in which the word seems to be clothed in was made, my heart was pulled in many ways. I have attempted to analyze who the “people” are by following what the inner Trumpian circle is delivering to those of us who are outsiders. 

For those who follow American politics, there are ten issues that are directly linked to the President Donald J. Trump administration and these are:

1. The ideology of America and how it should be packaged for those outside America by a charismatic President with a will for tangible results. America is both a mover and neighborly nation. Elsewhere, the terms used are imperialistic and isolationist when it suits it as seen when it moved to occupy Puerto Rico (Efrain Nieves, 2012). America enjoys a unique position which is as a result of the social, political and economical structures. It is defined better when doing business. America’s business is both within and out of its borders. This takes us to the second point that is directly following from this.

1. The downstream needs of a populace which is divided and the democratic system in which President Donald J. Trump is officially inaugurated needs to be understood. The beauty of democracy has claimed three categories of American. There is a sizable quiet population compelled to follow through with what its democratic principles thrive on. There those who are celebrating and others who are joined in contesting the presidency. Celebration whether done privately or publicly and contestation are all pillars of the American democracy. Talk of diversity should not miss such as well as other characters that make America what it is. The President's business is to ensure that all forms of civil engagement is for the good of America. This America is a diverse America. But, being a very powerful person now, it is incumbent upon him to package America for consumers who have known her for civility and peace.  

1. The President gave voice to an optimism and it is this that prompted those who voted him into power.  Word from those who actually voted him spoke of the uplifting optimistic talks. In his inaugural speech he actually included the words “…..black, brown or white……..transferring power from Washington DC to the people….”  gave back the “government.” In the first two days after he sat behind the desk in the Oval office, the President did two radical things: economic pledges got to be placed higher up on the to-do list; signed the executive order repealing of Obamacare/ACA. President Donald J. Trump is seen as one who will redefine America.

1. Being the most powerful person now, the President will have to show a side of being inclusive as well as satisfying those who voted him in power. A person sitting before her or his TV watching the inauguration speech must have felt recognized and American. This person must have felt she or he put a President who delivers in the oval office. Deliverables will mark the true essence of President Trump and it is for this that even his detractors will like him. A thank you will be returned when he is voted for a second term.

1. The people who feel a sense of loss and being disempowered have a voice that needs to be heard. This category of people have to be able to grasp the olive branch. The entire administration is that olive branch. President Donald J. Trump's  administration must walk half way and those feeling disempowered the other half. When this process starts, America will heal. America is capable of self healing because it has the infrastructure through which grievances are settled.

1. The likeness or difference in tone in the books about the President Donald J. Trump administration are revealing. One particular book  I have in mind is the one by David Horowitz, 2017.  In the book the Big Agenda, he shows and breaks down three overarching themes on which the administration policy will depend: There is what he terms the adversary; the agenda; and the strategy. The three themes point to where and how much of America's resources will be invested.

1. There is need to accept President Donald J. Trump’s heritage which began when one was listening to the forceful inaugural speech. This heritage was tagged by the first actions in the oval office which included the signing of executive orders.

1. The  people’s understanding of democracy and its systems has opened long buried fears for some as well as emboldened prejudice in others. People in their neighborhoods feel different. There those who see a rise of white supremacy and a denigration of other races.

1. The readiness of the people in the opposition to deal with the fact that President Donald J. Trump is the U.S. president must be two-way. The president must posture himself as an avuncular leader. The opposition must also not feel powerless, after all in the cycle of things they may be the next leaders. The people have to sense the passion in him as well as compassion.

1. The administration’s sense and definition of work and that of the people has to be defined in form of: decent paying jobs; decent housing; bringing down high loan interests and therefore enabling job creation or investment in real estate; letting Americans shop without any fear of raids; and the government must be seen to be a unifier and inclusive by embracing human rights, immigration and tolerance for diversity and ridding all of us of malice. 

President Trump is not a failure, he is a deliverer. So, the word “people”  for the Trumpian circle means serving all whether one voted for or against. The word “people” means representatives of diversity. Diversity means rich, poor, educated, less educated, non-English speakers,  black, white, brown, Muslim, Mexican, Women, Immigrants and it also means citizens. The first order of the administration will be to make America appealing for all. In this, there are lessons for the African continent and the world.

Reference:

David Horowitz. 2017. Big Agenda. Humanix Books. West Palm Beach, FL.

Efrain Nieves. 2012. U.S. Invasion of Puerto Rico: Misconceptions vs Facts. Retrieved from: https://palantelatino.com/2012/07/26/u-s-invasion-of-puerto-rico-misconceptions-vs-facts/. Retrieved on January 25th 2017.