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The Structure Of Trump's Victory
In a democracy, you try to read the political mandate. Trump has won a mandate. What does it mean? Different people will interpret it differently, of course.
(1) America In Decline
The slogan Make America Great Again can be seen as wanting to face the fact that America is in decline, but it does not have to be.
(2) Defunding NATO
This is not about not being serious about defense. This is about asking allies to foot the bill.
(3) The Border Blame
America has not just been a country of immigrants. It has been a country of illegal immigrants. When there were no airplanes, Europeans came to the American shore on boats, and they did not exactly have papers, and they were not exactly royalty. They tended to be the misfits. Illegal immigration rejuvenates America. It is not like they are increasing the quota for the legal ones, either. Crime is a separate topic. The crisis is the economy.
(4) The Bloated State
How do you downsize the permanent state? It's like, how do you build a wall? How do you deport 25 million people and still harvest food in Central Valley, California? How do you get rid of overregulation?
(5) Ukraine
North Korea, South Korea. Frozen conflict?
(6) Political Realignment
The composition has changed. More Hispanics coming in does not mean a bigger Democratic Party. It is not automatic. 2024 is proof.
(7) The Tariff War
Used to be the US government was funded not by taxes but by tariffs. That is ancient.
And, of course, there is a distinct possibility Trump is a bullshitter. "We will buid a wall and Mexico will pay for it." That was the promise in 2016. Was never going to happen.
The Structure Of Trump's Victory
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) November 10, 2024
He won all so-called swing states. He has the Senate. He might as well get the House. And if he does not, I got to know Hakeem Jeffries before he ever ran for public office. :)https://t.co/y3UZJ9FzV4
Must be a coincidence 🙄 pic.twitter.com/npsMqqatx0
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 9, 2024
Congratulations @elonmusk on the win. Hopefully you can get Trump to do some of the things he said he'd do and not do some of the things he promised to do. Make the best of it now for the country. For eg if we can focus in FDA on better regulation instead of RFK kooky science it…
— Vinod Khosla (@vkhosla) November 10, 2024
Without recess appointments, it will take two years or more to confirm the new administration!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
This would make it impossible to enact the change demanded by the American people, which is utterly unacceptable. https://t.co/vTZabMxR5b
You are the media now. https://t.co/tAG6nf2Zkv
— Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) November 10, 2024
𝕏 is back to being #1 in Brazil! https://t.co/VmnSaWEWUc
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
I have no idea what is happening here but it is the best thing I’ve seen today! pic.twitter.com/xjQJ2eKzQU
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) November 8, 2024
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
Must be a coincidence 🙄 pic.twitter.com/npsMqqatx0
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
They did and they will get it https://t.co/QgvEYYrOKN
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
Exactly https://t.co/vvKB6geHZL
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
Couldn’t agree more https://t.co/Y9k17r9q2Y
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
Imagine never having to go to the gas station ever again
— Tesla (@Tesla) November 10, 2024
BREAKING: 𝕏 is now the #1 news app in Qatar, leading both the 'free' and 'grossing' categories on the AppStore 🥇 pic.twitter.com/X1ejIziiS8
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) November 9, 2024
While others were relaxing on yachts, sipping Mai Tais and cocktails, Elon Musk was in Pennsylvania, tirelessly giving talks day and night.
— SMX 🇺🇸 (@iam_smx) November 9, 2024
He passionately explained why he believes Trump is the only way to save America, a sacrifice few wealthy individuals are willing to make. pic.twitter.com/xFHZlyBsq9
https://t.co/0WcgoJP4YA pic.twitter.com/3fyE6N1f9D
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
You are the media now https://t.co/vdZpmdCsxE
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
Great rebuttal https://t.co/MfPbgD8OEl
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024