The Case for Trump Ch7 ERA

This chapter focused on the aspect as to why Trump’s slogan was “Make America Great Again” and how it involved a variety of citizens. The election of 2016 was based on the point how America was in decline and needed reformation, however Hillary Clinton thought differently. Hillary’s campaign was not focused on America, however to claim herself as the first woman president. The … [Read more...]

The Case for Trump Ch 9 ERA

In chapter nine of Victor Davis Hanson’s The Case for Trump, the crudeness and public opinion of President Trump is discussed. Many people, including those that voted for him and those that didn’t, have expressed concern for his character which sparks debate on how this will and has affected his role as president. Hanson explains three ways in which the progressives supported … [Read more...]

Hansen Ch9 ERA

In chapter 9, Hanson discusses Trump’s role as a crude messenger in the white house. He begins by addressing the criticisms and fears of liberals and Never-Trumpers with having someone so uncouth and vulgar in the White House. Hansen responds to this by putting Trump’s vulgarity and actions in context with other presidents. He points out that Woodrow Wilson, Franklin … [Read more...]

The Case for Trump Chapter 6 ERA

In Chapter 6 of The Case for Trump, Hanson outlines the unprecedented acceptance to Trump’s presidency by various parts of society. The chapter initially discusses the New York Times article published by an anonymous “senior official”, who wrote about a group of government officials looking to undermine Trump’s presidency. The author of the article states “Trump is facing a … [Read more...]

ERA #7: The Case for Trump Chapter 4

Chapter four discusses the reasons why Donald Trump gained power and held office. Hanson describes the main reasons as to why Trump became president and specifically how the Democratic party had a role in doing so. The biggest teller of why Trump won the 2016 Election was due to Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Clinton focused less on her goals and views and rather tried everything … [Read more...]