Letters

Move nation forward

In the 2024 election, Donald Trump sold himself as a populist fighter--someone taking on "the elites" on behalf of everyday Americans. It was a powerful message, but it wasn't grounded in reality. His speeches sounded populist, but his actions are not. Instead of focusing on economic fairness or lifting up working families, his agenda centered on nationalism, corporate interests, culture wars, and retribution. And the truth is simple: Trump and his Cabinet are part of the elite, defined by extraordinary wealth, influence, and power. The "anti-elite" image was mostly a political brand.

Now, the country is feeling the consequences. Polls show that about 60 percent of Americans believe we're seriously on the wrong track. Trump's approval ratings are underwater on key iss