Even after fifty years in the public eye I doubt anyone would
describe Donald Trump as the person I believe he really is.
Before his entry in the political arena how many of us would
believe a multi-billionaire who negotiates with corporate
executives, union and world leaders, comfortably sit down
with cops and construction workers could be elected.
After his successful venture in the entertainment business
with "The Apprentice" he was labeled an 'entertainer', a
foolish description of a man who changed the New York
skyline and built structures around the world.
In fact, one of his challengers for the Republican nomination
even called him an 'entertainer' at a debate', showing an
underestimation that proved to be the Achilles heal for the
entire field seeking the presidency.
What was missing in the political world was not lost on
the American people who elected him president.
I watched dozens of Trump events, listened to a lot of the
same stories told to different audiences.
I never tired of hearing of the UN dismissing his offer to
rebuild its headquarters for a third of the projected cost,
or telling an audience as president he would "build with
American steel", or remind home builders their industry
is vital as it combines dozens of other industries, or say
he will stop the scourge of drugs in inner cities that govt.
have failed to do.
If you listened to Trump speaking at a rally you heard this
and so much more.
So, how should we describe President Trump? We already
know what his hateful critics are saying, indifferent to what
he wants to do to benefit all Americans.
Politicians do admit President Trump has touch a nerved
when he speaks of the "Forgotten Man", a sobering reminder
of the Great Depression.
But, politicians cannot defend their failures which they
turn over to the next politician who says he'll fix.
Trump supporters are tired of politicians failures and
willing to take a chance on a non-politician.
President Trump is not merely a businessman as most
would describe, he is so much more.
He does not want to 'invest' money to increase profits.
His objective is to spend our money, and less of it, to
solve our countries problems.
To me, Trump is driven by what is morally rights, just
and in the best interests of all Americans and our country.
We see him reversing several last minute decisions of
President Obama he believes do not serve our country.
But, yesterday President Trump did something which
will not get much attention and may only be important
to some people in New Jersey, old enough with long
memories about an injustice.
President Trump is seeking the extradition of Joanne
Chesimard, who escaped prison and fled to Cuba in 1980.
She was arrested and convicted after a 1973 robbery that
resulted in a NJ officer being killed.
Chesimard, who changed her name to Assata Shakur, lives
freely as no president since Reagan has been successful in
getting Cuba to return her. But, Trump will try.
With all the issues he must work on, Trump still wants to
pursue justice that former presidents failed at.
Is this the act of an 'entertainer' or 'businessman'? It certainly
is not the behavior of most politicians who would have little
interest in something that did not provide a personal benefit.
President Trump is not like anyone we have seen in a long
while, He is refreshing, and earned his support for the right
reasons.
So, who is Donald Trump? Based on what I have observed,
President Trump is "Every Man".
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