Immigration, Consumerism, Science, Environment, Universities, Free speech: Things that really make America great are presently under grave threat
Headlines about his 60 days in White House have mostly been about what he’s doing to foreign governments. But maybe the bigger story is how Trumpism is hurting the country of its origin. Things that really make America great are under threat. Here’s how:
IMMIGRATION
Native Americans make up just 2% of US population; the rest have an immigration story. Trump himself has German roots on his father’s side. Melania is Slovenian. Vance has Scots-Irish ancestry, his wife is of Indian origin. And being a ‘melting pot’ has served America well. Its resources draw bright men and women, and its founding principles reward talent and hard work. An Austrian bodybuilder became a leading actor, and California governor. Could it happen in any other country? That’s the American dream.
IMMIGRATION
Native Americans make up just 2% of US population; the rest have an immigration story. Trump himself has German roots on his father’s side. Melania is Slovenian. Vance has Scots-Irish ancestry, his wife is of Indian origin. And being a ‘melting pot’ has served America well. Its resources draw bright men and women, and its founding principles reward talent and hard work. An Austrian bodybuilder became a leading actor, and California governor. Could it happen in any other country? That’s the American dream.