As we commemorate Monday, it has been 10 years to the day since the memorable moment when former reality TV star Donald Trump made his official announcement to run in the 2016 presidential election. He descended a golden-colored escalator at Trump Tower in New York City, marking the beginning of a significant political journey.
This milestone was recently discussed on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” show, where journalists Peter Baker from The New York Times and Susan Glasser from The New Yorker delved into Trump’s impact on American politics. They highlighted how he has brought about a transformation in the political landscape while maintaining his controversial persona.
Baker pointed out that Trump’s divisive rhetoric during his candidacy announcement, particularly his comments about Mexicans, set the tone for his future speeches. What was initially deemed shocking and scandalous has now become normalized in our national discourse.
Glasser echoed this sentiment, noting how the public has grown accustomed to Trump’s frequent falsehoods. The traits of divisiveness, hatefulness, and demagoguery that were evident in his first speech are now embraced by a significant portion of the American population.
For a comprehensive analysis of this topic, you can watch the full discussion here:
