Maria Christina Balacania

Chua 1 Mark D. Chua 23 January 2016 Making America Great Again: Donald Trump’s Emergence into Presidency Amidst his blatant statements that disrespect women, his shocking comments on minorities, and overall arrogance, Donald Trump emerged victorious in the US Presidential Elections which left almost everyone stunned. He won despite his crude, boastful force as a campaign strategy and a lack of a detailed plan for change stating “I’m with you, I’ll fight for you, and I will win for you.” (The Editorial Board. “Donald Trump’s Campaign of Fear.” Opinion Page. New York Times.com, 22 July 2016, par.6, www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/opinion/donald-trumps-campaign-offear.html. Accessed 22 January 2017.) Do we really need to nail him to the cross right away after all of these seemingly unforgivable guffaws? Born on the 14th of June 1946 in Queens, New York to parents Frederick C. and Mary MacLeod Trump, this energetic and assertive child managed to carry on his remarkable attributes to adulthood. Since following his father’s footsteps, he has carved a niche in the business of real estate which basically made him Chua 2 a mogul, a billionaire, no doubt which led to his rise as a reality TV star by hosting NBC’s “The Apprentice” in 2004. With his magnanimous state of being rich and famous, Donald J. Trump still had his eye on one aspect – politics. From 1999 to 2012, Mr. Trump made his efforts in running for presidency. In 1999 he stated, “We’re tired of being bulls---ed by these moron politicians.” (Tom Squitieri. “A Look Back At Trump’s First Run.” Opinion Page, The Hill.com, 7 October 2015, par.8, www.thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/256159a-look-back-at-trumps-first-run. Accessed 20 January 2017.) The man exerted gallant efforts to achieve his ambition. Unfortunately, he did not yet make the cut. Donald J. Trump has been labeled many names all-throughout his campaign. His win jolted millions and was considered a groundswell since it’s overwhelming yet we cannot deny that his victory was a resounding rejection of traditional politics by blue-collar and working class citizens. With his numerous scathing, derogatory comments against women, referencing the audio leak from 2005 where he talked about seducing a married woman and how easy it is to “grab women by the genitals” (Lindsay Ellefson. “In 1999, Trump Said He Couldn’t Be President Because Of the Women He’d Sleep With,” Opinion page, Mediaite.com, 8 October 2016, par.3, www.mediaite.com/online/in- Chua 3 1999-trump-said-he-couldnt-be-president-because-of-the-womenhed-sleep-with/#disqus_thread. Accessed 21 January 2017) instantly garnered disgust; apart from his overwhelming threats against Muslims, immigrants, refugees, do we really see this as a rhetoric unfit for a country that respects everyone’s rights regardless of age, race, religion, and sexual orientation? What gives? Let us look at his behavior after all of what has been said and done. Trump’s strategy took a different turn when he won the presidency particularly pledging that he will be president to all Americans. Another noticeable part of his statement then was this, “For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so we can work together and unify our great country.” (Biography.com Editors. “Donald Trump Biography”. The Biography.com website, A&E Television Networks, par.58, www.biography.com/people/donald-trump-. Accessed January 22, 2017.) In addition, he as well acknowledged his opponent Hillary Clinton adding that the American people owe her a debt of gratitude for her service to the country which he sincerely meant. In my opinion, owning up to his unacceptable remarks and apologizing to those he offended were remarkable. Chua 4 In conclusion, now that we have a new president, here is my stand, to unite instead of divide. At the same time, for all to be vigilant. Speak up when we see a gap in his leadership. As an immigrant of this nation, I want to give our president a chance to make America great again highlighting, “What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by our people.” (Biography.com Editors. “Donald Trump Biography”. The Biography.com website, A&E Television Networks, par.73, www.biography.com/people/donaldtrump-. Accessed January 22, 2017) Chua 5 Works Cited Biography.com Editors. “Donald Trump Biography.” The Biography.com website, A&E Television Networks, www.biography.com/people/donald-trump-. Accessed January 22, 2017 “The Stunning Election of President Trump: What Does It Mean?” Meaningful Life Center.com website, www.meaningfullife.com/mlc-tv/election-presidenttrump/?gclid=CKzlhp-21dECFc4KKgodBYUBTQ. Accessed January 17, 2017 “What President-elect Trump Could Mean For Women’s Right’s Globally.” Global Fund For Women.com website, www.globalfundforwomen.org/election-results-impact-womensrights?gclid=CIW3zPy31dECFYGbvAod4jwBMA#.WITNKVN97IV. Accessed January 22, 2017 “Trump Inauguration Speech (FULL).” YouTube, uploaded by ABC News, 20 January 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRBsJNdK1t0. “Donald Trump’s Entire Election Victory Speech.” YouTube, uploaded by CNN, 9 November 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFeq6zEu26k.