Why Trump Is/Was the Best President of Our Generation But Not For What You Think.
By: Nike Nikki
Tags: BlackLivesMatter, Metoo, Economics, Trump, Women

President Trump has forever changed America

Though there are some legal challenges to be resolved, it looks like Trump lost the recent election. This has forced the nation to reflect on his time in the office and the impact he had on the country. When they write the history books, they will need to mention some of the achievements that he’s made. But they’ll also need to discuss the profound impact that Trump has had on American culture. Let’s look at some of the reasons why Trump might be one of the influential presidents of all time.

Re-Evaluating The Office

Previously, the country preferred traditional politicians. President Trump proved that there was an alternative. Trump did things his own way. He talked directly to the American people, through Twitter. This approach to the presidential office forced Americans to look inwards. They needed to re-evaluate what they wanted from someone in the White House. Some people liked this new way of doing things. But for others, it was a horrible experience to watch a President who cared more about his rating and re-tweets than he did about his country.

Either way, this will shape the way that future presidents will be viewed. Trump’s behavior encouraged more people to become politically active. For many, this was the first time they had their say at the ballot box. Because of this, Trump was able to achieve record voter turnout in the most recent Presidential election.

Racial Issues

Trump has had a lot to say about racial issues. He’s claimed he was the best president for Black people since Abraham Lincoln. This could, in his mind at least, be true. Under Trump, minorities have seen record low unemployment rates. However, perhaps more importantly, he’s sparked conversations. The way he acted in office has helped encourage people to talk about their experiences. He’s caused the nation to re-evaluate the way important institutions, like the court system, are operated. It’s only by having these conversations that the nation will be able to move forward. This is starting to produce results. For example, the National Home Builder’s Association no longer uses the term “master bedroom or the state of Mississippi removing the confederacy from its state flag.

Advancing Equal Rights For Women

Trump can never be called a feminist. He once called women in a fashion show “Miss Piggy”. Again, Trump was able to force the country to have some difficult conversations. For example, during his presidency, we saw the #metoo movement take off. Thousands of women around the world were able to share their experiences, so the systems could start to change.

Community Spirit

Under President Trump, communities have been encouraged to work together. This has helped foster a strong spirit. People are willing to see each other as people, rather than political opponents. Groups came together to fight for the things that mattered to them. For example, the Black Lives Matter movement was formed, with marches occurring across the country.

Exposing Flaws In The Medical System

The COVID-19 pandemic placed a lot of strain on the medical system. This helped expose some of the flaws in the medical system. For example, it showed the way that low-income people were treated by the system. It helped America realize that it was not ready to take care of the uninsured and vulnerable. Once these flaws were exposed, the system can start to change. It can turn into something that benefits people from all backgrounds.

Economic Strength

For many people, one of the most important roles of government is to create a strong economy. President Trump was able to accomplish this. Under his leadership, the economy grew rapidly. Manufacturing jobs achieved the fastest growth in three decades. Unemployment dropped to the lowest levels seen in years. The stock market hit all-time highs. During this period, Trump was able to lower the tax rate. This meant that people had more money in their pockets. Though, most of this was simply a continuation of the work begun by Obama.

Conclusion

President Trump has had a profound impact on the country. As we’ve seen, he has a long list of accomplishments. He’s forced America to have difficult conversations and changed the way the country sees itself. Because of this, he will be viewed as one of the most important presidents of all time.