On November 4, 2024 America was at a crossroads. It could choose one of two paths. It could either continue on the same divisive, destructive path, or it could opt for a new path toward resurrection and a return to greatness and glory.
On November 5, 2024 the voters chose the correct path. They spoke loudly, clearly, and decisively. They declared that they had had enough of the divisiveness; they had had enough of the unfettered wokeism and DEI; they had had enough of the corruption, and possibly treason, that had characterized the Biden Administration; they had had enough of the lying and gaslighting; they had had enough of a biased judicial system that was applied based on one’s political beliefs rather than the rule of law; they had had enough of a weaponized FBI that targeted people based on politics; they had had enough of a President who rarely put in a full day’s work, was inaccessible, and who often fumbled, stumbled and bumbled his way through the day; they had had enough of being demeaned, disparaged and vilified by so-called elites who thought they were superior and knew what was best for them; they had had enough of an Administration that treated criminals and illegal aliens better that its citizens; they had had enough of a ruinous economy characterized by runaway spending and persistent and pervasive inflation; they had had enough of open borders that allowed millions of illegal aliens, criminals and terrorists and copious amounts of murderous drugs to enter the country; they had had enough of the lack of respect for America around the world among both our allies and our enemies; they had had enough of America being perceived as weak and in decline; they had had enough of a government that put America last instead of first; they had had enough of being called racists, fascists, deplorables, stupid and “Hitler” by Dems because they favored traditional values and policies; and most of all they had had enough of the despondency regarding the future America that their children and grandchildren would be inheriting.
Voters wanted a complete reset. They wanted a president who would be the antithesis of Biden/Harris. They perceived, correctly, that Donald Trump would be that person. After all, he had already been that person during his previous term.
As we know, voters elected Trump president in a massive landslide. He garnered 312 electoral votes, won the popular vote, won all seven swing states, made significant inroads into traditionally Democrat voting groups such as Blacks and Hispanics, and provided the coattails to enable the GOP to retain control of the House and win the Senate.
Trump will not be inaugurated as the 47th president until January 20, but he has not been waiting to organize his presidency and influence policy. As I reported in an earlier blog he has “hit the ground running.” In just five weeks he has nominated most of his cabinet and key advisors; he has become the person to whom world leaders have looked to formulate policy; he has already met with many of them and will likely continue to do so; he has become the person that journalists have sought out for interviews; several key world leaders and business moguls have made the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago to curry favor and “kiss the ring;” and, most surprisingly, the media has been significantly less hostile (partly due to Trump’s friendly relationship with Jeff Bezos and Patrick Soon-Shiong, owners of the Washington Post and NY Times, respectively). At this point, the world views him as the de facto president.
Trump has already accomplished more in this transitional period than any other president-elect I can recall. For example, Mexico has already agreed to help control illegal immigration by keeping caravans of illegals in Mexico; Canada has agreed to improve controls over the illegal migrants crossing over our northern border; sanctuary jurisdictions have been put on notice; plans are being developed to commence the deportation of criminal and other undesirable illegal aliens on Day 1; and the DOGE Department is already hard at work.
There is a significant difference from 2017. In 2017 Trump was an upstart, an outsider, an interloper. He was not expected to be elected. The DC establishment and their allies in the media were shocked, indignant and irate. They hated and mistrusted him. They did everything they could to undermine his presidency both legally and illegally. Now, the opposite is true. He is widely viewed as the great hope for America and the free world. Everyone wants to be his friend. No one wants to get on his bad side.
The strong feeling is that on Day 1 he will begin to undo the damaging policies of the Biden Administration. He will reinstitute strong, unwavering support for Israel, our only reliable ally in the volatile and strategically critical ME. He will address the issue of antisemitism in our schools and in the country as a whole. His administration will be more open, accessible, honest, and trustworthy. He will commence to secure the border, drill for oil, begin deportations, and reimpose sanctions on Iran, among many other actions. His policies will be designed to unify rather than divide. Personally, I can’t wait for January 20.
CONCLUSION
Various post-election polls have demonstrated a continuing divisiveness among the electorate. For example, according to the latest Politico poll 64% of those who voted for Trump are “very optimistic” about the future, whereas 65% of those who voted for Harris are “very pessimistic.” Based on the last four years this is not really that surprising. My expectation is that as people become exposed to the Trump Administration many of the pessimists will become optimists. According to a Schoen Cooperman/GW University poll a 40% plurality of Americans feel that, unlike the previous Administration the Trump Administration will “get things done.”
In my view there is much reason for optimism. Our allies are reassured; and our enemies are fearful. Everyone knows that Trump says what he means and means what he says. There is a new sheriff intown.
I am reminded of the old tune associated with FDR’s election victory in 1932, which symbolized America’s hope to emerge from the depths of the Great Depression, “Happy Days Are Here Again.”
Trump will be the president of ALL Americans. He will unite rather than divide.
Trump will give Americans hope again; Trump will make America strong again: Trump will make America respected again; Trump will make America safe again; and Trump will make America great again.
We Built It Blog by Larry Jacob 