Saturday, October 4, 2025

Trump Make America great again or destroy it

 That depends a lot on perspective and political beliefs.


Supporters of Trump argue he tried to "Make America Great Again" by:


Reducing taxes and regulations to boost business.

Putting “America First” in trade and foreign policy.

Focusing on border security and immigration control.

Challenging global institutions they see as unfavorable to U.S. interests.

Critics of Trump argue his actions “damaged America” by:

Deepening political and social divisions.

Undermining democratic institutions and norms (e.g., January 6th events).

Rolling back environmental protections and alienating allies.

Spreading misinformation and fostering polarization.

๐Ÿ“Š Trump’s Scorecard: "Make America Great Again" vs. "Destroy It"

๐Ÿ› Economy & Jobs

+ Positives (Supporters’ View):

Strong economic growth (pre-COVID) with low unemployment.

Tax cuts for businesses and individuals.

Stock market hit record highs.

– Negatives (Critics’ View):

Tax cuts heavily favored the wealthy and corporations.

Increased national debt by trillions.

COVID-19 exposed weak crisis management in economy.

๐ŸŒ Foreign Policy

+ Positives:

Negotiated trade deals more favorable to U.S. (USMCA replacing NAFTA).

Pressured NATO allies to spend more on defense.

Opened talks with North Korea (unprecedented).

– Negatives:

Weakened alliances with EU, NATO, and traditional partners.

Withdrew from Paris Climate Accord and Iran Nuclear Deal.

Cozy relationship with authoritarian leaders (Russia, North Korea).

๐Ÿ›‚ Immigration & Border

+ Positives:

Stronger border enforcement and wall construction.

Reduced illegal immigration (at least for part of his term).

Policies appealed to Americans worried about jobs and security.

– Negatives:

Harsh policies (family separations, “kids in cages”).

Reduced legal immigration and refugee resettlement.

Seen as xenophobic and damaging to America’s global image.

๐ŸŒฑ Environment

+ Positives:

Rolled back regulations that businesses saw as burdensome.

Boosted oil and gas energy independence.

– Negatives:

Rolled back over 100 environmental protections.

Withdrew from Paris Climate Agreement.

Critics say policies accelerated climate change risks.

⚖️ Democracy & Society

+ Positives:

Appointed 3 Supreme Court Justices, shifting Court conservative.

Strengthened gun rights and religious freedom (supporters’ view).

Gave voice to voters who felt ignored by political elites.

– Negatives:

Impeached twice (Ukraine scandal, Jan 6th incitement).

Refused to accept 2020 election results, leading to Capitol riot.

Deepened racial and political divisions.

Frequent misinformation and attacks on media.

Overall

Supporters say: Trump revived patriotism, strengthened the economy, put America First, and stood up against globalism.

Critics say: Trump damaged democracy, worsened division, undermined alliances, and put short-term gains over long-term stability.

 So whether he “Made America Great Again” or “Destroyed It” depends on which values you prioritize—economic nationalism and conservative policies, or democracy, unity, and global cooperation.



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