Trump would talk about the deep state and establishment plotting to sink his campaign. And it definitely looked like both parties wanted him gone until Ted Cruz dropped out.
2016 Me thought that Trump would eliminate the offshoring of American jobs. I’m sure we all know how bad the job market is, especially today. People claiming that Trump is a bigot made 2016 Me believe that the Dems weren’t seeing the bigger picture, and was told by the Democrat establishment that opposing offshoring is inherently racist.
I actually did attend a Trump rally in 2016 since I really wanted to see and hear the man for myself. This rally in particular. However, the rally was cancelled because Bernie supporters ruined it. That was a line in the sand moment for 2016 Me. “If the Democrats are willing to send people to infiltrate rallies for the sole purpose of shutting them down, then Trump must be in the right”.
People forget, but the Republican establishment early in Trump’s campaign really wanted him gone. Seeing them capitulate and agree with MAGA was incredibly satisfying. I’m sure progressive voters would feel the same way if a progressive movement supplanted the current DNC.
I loved the guy’s performance during the debates. He made the establishment candidates extremely flustered and was funny while doing it. I still remember the time in one debate where Rubio was unsure of what to say in response to “Little Marco”, and replied with “Big Don” instead.
It became clear after he became president that Trump didn’t actually care for the little man, so I stopped supporting him. I’ve been third party ever since.
2016 Me felt exactly this way.
It became clear after he became president that Trump didn’t actually care for the little man, so I stopped supporting him. I’ve been third party ever since.