Why Trump’s Racism Doesn’t Hurt Him Politically: A Deep Dive
During a White House meeting, President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as “garbage” and claimed they should not be in the country. He later disparaged them again, claiming they have “destroyed our country.” These remarks are consistent with his history of making racist comments, like referring to African nations and Haiti as “shithole” countries. Furthermore, he announced intentions to halt immigration from “Third World” countries and strip citizenship based on subjective criteria. The author argues that Trump’s actions, influenced by advisors like Stephen Miller, are based on a collectivist view that uses race to create a hierarchy and assign guilt to individuals based on their heritage.
John Q. Hosedrinker