Thoughts on Trump

The Unraveling: Power, Control, and the Illusion of Progress

One of the most damaging trends in modern society is the entanglement of politics and corporate interests. Across the globe, the financial motives of a select few have come to outweigh the needs of the many, eroding trust in both institutions and ideals.

The flow of information, once a cornerstone of freedom, has been polluted by corruption and bureaucracy. Transparency is dwindling. Instead, we are met with layers of obfuscation designed to serve those who already hold the reins of power.

In many areas of life, society has been forced to bend to unjust policies—policies that, when examined closely, often serve to centralize control and diminish the autonomy of individuals. Under the guise of “progress,” freedoms have been chipped away. Threats are manufactured, only to be “solved” by the very entities that created them—governments and their corporate benefactors—tightening their grip in the process.

This is not a new development, but one that has become increasingly obvious over the decades. Despite a coordinated effort to control the narrative, more people are beginning to recognize the underlying motives driving this so-called change.

We’ve seen examples of people pushing back—defending their sovereignty both personally and at the ballot box. Two such examples come to mind: the rise of debate around mixed-sex sports and the threat it poses to female-only spaces, and the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union.

Both have stirred intense discussion. Brexit, though heavily opposed by political and business elites, ultimately prevailed. It was a rare instance of the people reclaiming national autonomy against the wishes of entrenched power structures.

The gender debate, meanwhile, remains unresolved. It’s a cultural flashpoint—divisive and emotionally charged—but it reflects a deeper struggle: the fight to define reality in a world increasingly shaped by ideological pressure and institutional overreach.

For too long, governments have bowed to the desires of a privileged minority—eroding the moral foundation of society, weakening the collective will, and profiting from the instability that follows. Capitalism has shifted from a model of fair trade to one of ruthless exploitation. Democracy, once a system meant to empower individuals, now often feels more like a tool to enforce conformity.

In this landscape, dissenting voices are not protected—they are sidelined, silenced, or rebranded as threats to the “greater good.”

Take Donald Trump. Love him or loathe him, his presence in American politics has disrupted the status quo. Between his first term and his current efforts, he’s positioned himself as an opponent of the entrenched political and corporate order. Whether through his actions or through the reaction he provokes, he’s highlighted just how deeply corruption runs.

His conviction by a court many view as biased—and even the attempt on his life—seem to have strengthened his support, not weakened it. Those trying to remove him underestimated the resilience of public sentiment when it feels betrayed by the establishment.

Of course, Trump is far from perfect. His brashness, often mistaken for egotism, can be off-putting. But perhaps that’s just unfiltered patriotism—a kind not often seen in today’s calculated political theater. My only criticism is that, like many leaders, he sometimes uses that patriotism to serve his own agenda, with little regard for those outside his immediate vision.

If we were to truly listen to the voices of indigenous peoples, to view history through a lens unclouded by bias, perhaps we’d build a more humble, more humane world. One where empathy and truth guide policy more than profit and control.

In the face of global propaganda, we must seek out truth wherever it lives. Those who act with integrity and compassion—regardless of politics—should be supported and encouraged to foster understanding across cultures.

I do respect Trump’s focus on negotiation as a tool to avoid conflict. If he genuinely pursues a more peaceful and sustainable America, there’s potential for that vision to ripple outward—offering hope to nations grappling with similar struggles.

Perhaps, by healing one nation, we can begin to blunt the influence of those who would rather divide, exploit, and dominate us all.

Thank you for reading.