A reversal of the tide
Attending the Fairhaven rally this last Saturday, where an estimated one thousand people stood, in the rain, protesting Trump’s agenda, was energizing and provided a ray of hope for maintaining democracy.
The past week, culminating in a military parade, several events have provided hope that the march to an autocracy may be halted or hopefully reversed.
Most significantly the major news media, excepting Fox, did not cover Trump’s birthday-military parade in its entirety. The air waves, internet images and commentary were focused on the hundreds of protests occurring nationwide and in several foreign countries. No doubt Trump envisaged a full day of celebration and national excitement providing him the opportunity to crow about the biggest most beautiful parade in American history.
The enormity and peacefulness of the protests was historically unparalleled and clearly indicating that there is a groundswell of opposition to Trump’s monarchal aspirations.
The audacity of a once loyal ally to commence attacking Iran on the eve of Trump’s parade is indicative of lessened respect and fear.
Even if Netanyahu informed him of his intention the timing had to have infuriated Trump. And more importantly it has placed Trump in a precarious position with many MAGA supporters who are isolationists or staunchly pro Israel. Whatever stance he may take will alienate large segments of his constituencies.
The accusation that Trump backs down on his assaultive executive orders has proven accurate once again as he exempts certain undocumented workers from deportation. The TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) moniker is gaining traction everywhere and subjecting Trump to disrespect and humiliation. The ego deflation is very apparent.
Trump’s verbal attack on Leonard Leo, the Federalist Society leader, may very well alienate several Supreme Court Justices who have empowered Trump in his quest for absolute power.
Cumulatively, these events may be the cooling of the Trumpian fever that has taken hold in this country.
Betty Ussach, Dartmouth
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