The Trump Illusion
I’ve spent years watching the erosion of working-class security while those in power, on both sides of the political aisle, peddle illusions. Donald Trump’s rise, reign, and continued influence is one of the starkest examples of how powerful elites have masked inequality with populist rhetoric. From where I stand, what we’re witnessing is not just political theater—it’s a system that’s rigged against everyday people, wrapped up in a flag and sold with a golden tie. Trump didn’t emerge from a vacuum. His popularity among the working class didn’t grow simply because people were fooled—it grew because people were desperate. Wages have been stagnant for decades. The cost of living keeps rising. Communities that once thrived on manufacturing, mining, and trade are now hollowed out. When institutions and politicians fail to offer real change, someone who promises to burn it all down becomes appealing. But let’s be honest—Trump is no working-class hero. He’s a billionaire who inherited wealth...
