The Progress of "Make America Great Again" a Decade After the Notable Staircase Announcement
buckle up, pal, as we take a 10-year trip down memory lane to when Donald Trump, ole boy himself, rode his golden escalator into our lives to announce his presidential bid. Yep, you heard that right, it's been a freakin' decade since Trump first uttered the infamous MAGA (Make America Great Again), and boy, has it grown!
Dr. Brian Joondeph, that political scholar, wrote a juicy piece for American Thinker, expressing his surprise with how the MAGA movement got bigger than just the man. So, what's the deal with it now? Well, let's dive in, shall we?
Trump, as they say, fills a vacuum created by decades of lackluster leadership, particularly on the Republican side. He propped up millions of disgruntled folks who aren't happy with the direction America's headed. But hey, remember, these people want their nation back to its former glory, and they're not shying away from speaking up!
Now, the Republicans got a lot to deliver if they want to keep their promises and keep the MAGA folks happy. But until then, the movement's influence keeps spreading far and wide.
So, let's chat a bit about MAGA's global aspirations, shall we? It's been trying to flex its muscles internationally, but the outcome's been mixed. For example, they've been backing some far-right dudes abroad, but they're struggling to keep their allies in power, and losses have been attributed to either half-assed candidates or sneaky deep state forces. But don't worry, some MAGA peeps still believe they're winning the battle!
Then there's MAGA's cultural impact, which is nothing short of a societal shift. It's moved beyond politics to redefine American culture as a whole, serving as a new cultural order with far-reaching implications. Some experts even liken it to China's cultural revolution, saying it divisively reshapes our norms and institutions, and y'all, the battle lines are drawn!
The media landscape's also looking pretty polarized, as some news outlets provide barely any criticism or worse, they're actively pushing MAGA narratives. So, there ya have it, folks! The MAGA movement's still a strong, multifaceted force with major political and cultural dimensions in 2025.
Hope we shined some light on just how far we've come since ol' Trump took that fateful escalator ride a decade back!
- War-and-conflicts and politics have been significantly influenced by the MAGA movement, as its global aspirations have led to support for far-right figures abroad, potentially causing mixed outcomes and causing concerns about deep state forces.
- The MAGA movement has extended its reach beyond politics and general news, impacting American culture as a whole, reshaping societal norms and institutions to create a new cultural order, akin to the divisive nature of China's cultural revolution.
