What has Trump done for you personally?
I'm typically not one to sit and actually scrutinize the President's overall effect on my country, more so I like to focus on individual actions they take and how it affects me positively/negatively, because in truth that is all I really care about: me and my communities.
That being said, I was curious as to what Trump's time in office has so far done to my country, and equally so how it compared to other Presidents' averages. This led me to wondering, if anything, what has Trump done to affect me and my communities on an up close and personal level?
Before I answer that question, though, have some statistics on Trump's current presidency:
-American Jobs
Unemployment Rate: +1.6% (4.7% → 6.3%)
(spiked in 2020 due to COVID-19)
Job Openings: +11.5% (5.6M → 6.2M)
Real Weekly Earnings: +8.1%
-Economic
Economic Growth Rate: –2.3% (Real GDP annual growth 2016: 1.6% → 2020: –3.4%)
S&P 500: +67.8%
Median Household Income: +9.2% (2016: $60,309 → 2019: $66,039)
(fell in 2020 due to pandemic)
Poverty Rate: –2.3 percentage points (13.5% → 11.2%)
-Crime and Immigration
Murder Rate: +27.4% (2016: 5.4 → 2020: 6.9 per 100,000)
US-Mexico Border Apprehensions: +14.8% (2016: ~415K → 2020: ~480K)
(with large fluctuations)
-Housing and Industry
Home Prices: +27%
Homeownership: +1.3 percentage points (63.7% → 65.0%)
Corporate Profits: +6.4%
Federal Regulatory Restrictions: –24% (per RegData index)
People Without Health Insurance: +1.6 percentage points (8.6% → 10.2%)
Food Stamp Recipients: –14.5%
-Jobs
Industrial Jobs: –0.5% overall (rise pre-COVID, drop after)
Manufacturing Jobs: –0.1% overall (similar pattern)
-Fiscal
Federal Debt Held By Public: +40.4% (from ~$14.4T → ~$20.2T)
-Environmental & Energy
Emissions Rates (CO₂): –11%
Trade Deficit: +39%
Consumer Price Index: +7.6%
Firearms Production: +29%
U.S. Crude Oil Production: +27%
Now, here's how some of these things have affected me whether or not Trump's administration had an actual effect on them or not:
-Trying to leave my current industry and have applied to over 1k jobs in the last month and a half. Two three-round interviews occurred. One ended in a rejection due to vast over-qualification, and one gave me an offer in an industry in which I have zero previous experience. No responses at all from the other 1k+ jobs I applied to. Mind you, most applications I have sent were in the first week of searching. This is in stark contrast to the times where recruiters were seeking me out, and most jobs I applied to gave an offer during the first fifteen-minute get to know you call.
-I have witnessed six murders in the past year and a half, as compared to the three I had witnessed my entire life prior.
-Identitarian discrimination is at an all-time high, especially in the workplace, and this is something I haven't seen since the early days of Obama. Part of my job is to monitor and resolve reports and claims in my workplace (government agencies across SoCal), and I've never seen this level of valid claims and equally malicious action.
-Homelessness whether increasing or mostly static has become extremely concentrated everywhere, and I can't walk down any street without finding an encampment. (data says it increased by about 6.6% overall)
-Many of my acquaintances have had to take flight from what they considered to be their homes and downsize/downgrade due to social, professional, and cultural unrest they attribute to Trump. I'm preparing to do the same.
-On a decent note, Trump's social culture has provided me a way to defend white folks in the workplace without serious repercussions, where previously I was made to file lawsuits and settle out over discriminatory practices.
-Trump has near-unanimously united my communities around the idea that all forms of government need to stay the hell out of our lives and focus on the big picture while we correct course at the community level.
-Trump has single-handedly shed light upon the strength of antisemitism movements and its applications in Western society, allowing for near-unbridled criticism of Zionism and our incessant need to fund Israel's wars.
-Trump has made discussing politics seemingly taboo again, like the age old adage to never discuss politics or religion among good company. He has successfully divided even his own base, and no one seems to be able to pick one side or the other without giving up on certain principles in favor of partisanship.
-Violent expression is on the rise, and whether it supports one cause or another I see progress at the community level as it concerns establishing a dialogue and weeding out extremism in favor of unity.
-Discussing predominantly white American culture, and of course the lack of any coherent culture, is now at the forefront of university dialogues around the world. This has given every culture a chance to share their views and practices on campuses where previously it was dangerous to be white and vocal simultaneously.
-Trump has inspired an era of extreme division between the financial classes, and more people are becoming aware of the, "divide and conquer," narrative.
This is just what I've seen, and would attribute to Trump in my personal life. I don't care what's going on elsewhere outside of trying to trust the government knows a little more than I do about what they're doing and will ensure the country chugs on into the future.
Nonetheless, the sentiments in my communities are centered around reducing government presence and restrictions, and regulating social and judicial doctrine at a community level.
What do you guys feel Trump has done for you personally, if anything?Kyler, a lot of this assessment is on a subjective basis, from my stand Trump has been useless or retrograde regarding needed progress.
As for an economic advantage, have you felt it?
You mentioned having trouble in your search for employment when not long before, your skills and services were in demand and you did not have to send out a thousand inquiries to get considered.
You mentioned having to change living arrangements is the social, cultural and professional unrest that is the cause of this something that you would have anticipated?
I rarely, if ever, have anything positive to say about Trump, past, present and for the time being, future as well. So, I may well be not an impartial person to whom to address your question.
Trump doesn’t care about your principles of limited government if it conflicts with a larger agenda. He will refer to it only when it is convenient.
As I have said in my previous discussion with you, undesired cultural changes are usually driven by technological and economic change.Yes, this is a purely subjective, personal post. I'm seeking others input whether it be negative, positive, or a blend of the two on what they feel Trump has offered them personally. I find that most people never really stop to think about their small picture when discussing politics, but instead try their best to think like they're the ones moving the chess pieces on the world stage. This is a chance to pause, and give subjective, personal accounts.
I feel the economic disadvantages to be certain, and only rarely am I able to partake in market shifts caused by the Trump administration due to not being able to sit and watch the ebb and flow of news 24/7. Mostly I've just seen an increase in everything except my wages. Trump said he'd work on this avidly, but I don't see anything truly changing in my favor economically.
I'm not certain I could have predicted in good faith to my own principles that our country's coherent cultures, infrastructure, and professional environments would continue to destabilize. However, if I choose to see things from the perspective of what seems to be the majority of my peers, then I absolutely should have seen it all coming. Trump, and even just his presence often destabilizes everything, but I've held out hope in ignorance that he would do his best to quell such things. I feel the same way for any leader, otherwise I'd join the contentious mob and lambast every little issue I don't agree with.
As for Trump not caring about my principles, yes, when I listed Trump uniting my community around those ideals, I meant it in spite of him. He's authoritarian through and through, and my communities want him to keep his nose where it belongs and out of our business.
I would say that you're an excellent person to address the question to. Any American citizen would be relevant to address the question to. I, too, have nothing positive to say about Trump on most occasions and have to defer to a more impartial, optimistic mentality to find things that I wouldn't otherwise mention to be positive about him. I'm not here to argue your points, but to hear how you feel your personal life is affected subjectively or otherwise by Trump.
Overall, Trump has been a net negative for my personal life. That net negative is mostly concerning cultural, economic, and political cohesion among my peers. Violence is king in the Trump dynasty, violence of every degree.“Mostly I've just seen an increase in everything except my wages. Trump said he'd work on this avidly, but I don't see anything truly changing in my favor economically.”
In reality, within the Trump universe, you wont.
“I'm not certain I could have predicted in good faith to my own principles that our country's coherent cultures, infrastructure, and professional environments would continue to destabilize.”
I could have told you that about Trump long before he descended from the escalator. You have to dig hard to find anything to be positive about to ask if he is really listening and gives a damn.
My personal life is unchanged except for the threats and terror associated with changing a status quo in a negative direction. His agenda and what he professes is the source of most of any anxiety I have right now. How would an authoritarian fascist change my life for the worse in the coming years?This isn't meant to be a criticism in any way, so take it as an approach stemming from my curiosity:
You have a deep, passionate hatred for Trump despite claiming he hasn't affected your personal life much aside from threats and terror associated with changing the status quo in a negative direction.
Let's presuppose that the majority have this same mentality toward him for any number of valid presupposed reasons.
Do you feel like that could become something of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
I often find myself combating my own prejudices, paranoia, presuppositions, etc. Then I have to balance that with the idea that mentality is king in manifesting reality around you. It leaves me wondering often times how much it truly affects the world around me, especially when I do my best to mirror the mentalities of others as it often leaves me feeling ravaged emotionally as strange things manifest from the mentality.Interesting... could you extrapolate that out a bit?... perhaps expand on it?
Combating myself: I'm highly aware that like all others I suffer from confirmation bias. I want what I want to be true, to be true. This leads to a lot of delusional thinking, and grasping at logical straws heavily outweighed by the reality surrounding the desire. Cognitive dissonance is something I have to regularly iron out in favor of taking a more objective approach to things, and unfortunately I usually have to sound stupid out loud to realize I sound stupid, but it leads to a lot of profound self understanding and comprehension concerning the reality of the world around me.
Mentality is king: I've more often found than not, that my mentality will manifest in my behavior, and the world around me responds in kind. When I'm at my best, I move through the world like a hot knife through butter and it bends to me even if I'm not intentionally making it so. When I'm at my worst, things fight back, I'm heavy, the consequences of my actions create burdens that otherwise wouldn't have been there, etc.
Mirroring mentalities and the consequences: This is just from working in the industry that I chose, and combined with this unending desire to figure people out at their roots on a collective and individual level. I'm obsessed with understanding why people do, think, and feel what they do, probably because as a child I spent so much time in isolation and silence that I still consider the world and those within to be a vast and vibrant environment ready to be explored and conquered. The consequences of that, what I call compassion and attempting to sympathize with reality at different levels, often hearken back to that mentality conundrum.
I find myself more comfortable on the right side of the political spectrum as opposed to the left because of this. When I'm around the left, I end up bitter and resentful, taking part in protests, and seeking ways to disestablish infrastructure. When I'm around the right, I find myself having long-form debates with different branches of logical exploration, and less often in that bitter resentment and disestablishment mentality.
Hopefully that was the extrapolation you were looking for.
As for being in California, I agree that the leaders here alone are responsible for doubling down on their outlandish agendas often seemingly just to spite Trump and his supporters. These immigration riots are quite a wild ride, and I've run into two very malicious agents that a group of mine is currently pursuing. Had a few conversations with DHS employees in plain clothes working crowds in LA as well before they ran off after being found, and the whole thing makes me paranoid about what could really be occurring behind the scenes.
My blame for Trump really boils down to his presence somehow igniting fires in the social infrastructure in which I've chosen to embed myself. His presentation and attitude in most things only engenders more controversy, and he seems to relish it. I don't respect that kind of leadership, but equally I hold out hope that there's some purpose I cannot see that serves us all positively in the long run.
The most his leadership style has done so far is made it safe for my white peers to speak up without fear of heavy backlash with no recourse. All sides are being very vocal right now, and I see that as a positive.
As for AI decreasing jobs as it concerns my own search for a new industry, I hadn't even thought about that until you just made that direct connection. The medical industry has a lot of positions open right now that require hands-on, non-medical personnel, and I'm soon to be put on as a behavior interventionist working with disenfranchised youth. I'm looking forward to it, and it seems like a secure gig.
I've had quite a few bullish days under Trump myself, but I didn't start actively trading until the Pandemic so I'm till pretty amateur with all of it. Been putting $100 in every week to my ETFs and dividend stocks, and reinvesting all earnings based on data from QuiverQuantitive and CEOWatchlist. I'm up across the board except a few South American banks that remain mostly static.Again... quite interesting.
Cognitive dissonance... I am sure I have struggled with this, but not in a conscious way as you described.
Many years ago, when I was in my first few years of service, I deployed as often as I could, to the most dangerous places I could.
My initial... serious insight into who/what America (the government) really is began there.
What I watched reported on CNN was the exact opposite of what was really occurring.
What I read in official government reports meant for the highest levels was the exact opposite of what really occurred.
55 soldiers killed in action weren't... the official report had no mention of those deaths... that type of deception is tough to swallow.
It sure caused some cognitive dissonance.
I have lived through the social experiment here in America where everything that was once a Man's job they have spent decades using movies, media, changing laws and regulations to convince the entire populace that women can do as well.
From the Army Rangers... to the destruction of the Boy Scouts... no matter how absurd, they opened the doors for women... at the expense of men... at the expense of mission success...
I was born into a world where I was expected to protect and provide for women... and now men are the cause of the problems and the butt of all jokes... a really interesting video on the subject:
The REAL Reason Men Are (Quietly) Giving Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbqeUnjEy4g
Considering the new job description... I think you might find it interesting.
"When I'm at my best, I move through the world like a hot knife through butter and it bends to me even if I'm not intentionally making it so. When I'm at my worst, things fight back, I'm heavy, the consequences of my actions create burdens that otherwise wouldn't have been there, etc.
If you can control those moments... consider yourself blessed.
It took a few decades, but I have gotten to the place where I recognize when I am having a "hot knife" day... and also when the Universe is off kilter (or I am) and to limit as much as possible making any big decisions or taking on any major challenge, on those off days, whenever possible.
This also happens mentally...there are days when I can comprehend so much... then there are days when I really am dumber than the dog.
Some days calculus is a joke, other days a subtraction problem is a struggle.
STOCKs ...
Never put in what you can't afford to lose.
Never trade on emotion... it will cost you every time.
Do your research on the Company you are trading so you know what is going on and why... even if you are a chart trader (swing/day) you should know what it is, that gives you insight into what is happening and why.
Lastly...
News (print and cable) will often foreshadow what is to occur...
Trump won the election and Elon Musk is his best new buddy.... surprise, surprise TSLA shoots up to its highest amount ever ($488 if I recall correctly).
Elon Musk starts catching flack for DOGE and being Trump's buddy... all the reports coming out talk about how Tesla sales have dropped 16%, that dealerships are being bombed, that Musk is on drugs... surprise, surprise TSLA drops like a brick losing more than half of that.As it concerns things like lies of omission and blatant alteration of facts, I came across this interesting word the other day: Logomachy.
Logomachy is essentially arguing about the meaning of words and that definition itself creates logomachy by way of removing nuances, but that's beside the point and dips into semantics.
The most crucial part of my MOS was, "The collection, collation, and dissemination of information pertinent to public consumption."
Essentially I took information and made it, "consumable."
Where others were carrying an ROE card, I was typically also carrying what we jokingly called an ROL card (rules of lying). Though I can't say with any confidence I had any clearer mission insights than you did in your time, I quickly came to the understanding that lying was necessary to making mission consistently in the long-term. Giving a metaphorical situation, I'd often get questions from others why certain things were showing 1+1, but the answers I would essentially calculate equaled anything but 2 unless you were unaware of the original equation itself.
I actually had numerous conversations with an XO concerning this exact approach to information dissemination early on in my adventures, and essentially our mission boiled down to what I now to refer to as, "reducing logomachy."
We lied not to omit facts or lessen the seriousness of what we were facing, but to reduce the chance that we'd have to hurry up and wait as bureaucrats argued semantics and moralism. The mission typically didn't require acute attention to details that did not serve making mission directly, and so omission and alteration of facts promoted efficiency and long-term stability. I coped with it all by accepting this was the weight of my duty, and we were depended upon to carry that weight for our brothers.
Sadly, it has also made me prone to seeking ulterior meaning in everything I hear and see. Taking things at face value is rarely ever my first reaction.
I like that video you linked, it's concise and hard-hitting. Hopefully we can get more in leadership who take the discourse seriously, and we start walking back this weird dynamic.Thank you, your explanation gave me better/different perspective... Help put to rest some angst I've been carrying around a long time.
Most appreciated.
No offense taken, lets get it all out into the air…
Yes I abhor Donald Trump. Trump has earned it. He is a cross between George Wallace, Adolf Hitler and Biff Tannen.
We talk about identification politics. Well, Trump knew who to identify in the 1970’s when he was involved in housing discrimination toward black tenants in New York
Trump knew who to identify when he put out a full page in the New York Times calling for the execution of blacks and Hispanic teens accused of raping a white female in the 1990’s. DNA has since been used to exonerate the men, who spent time in prison for a crime that they did not commit. Trump did not have the decency to apologize to the men.
Trump knew who to identify when he accused an hispanic judge in California of bias toward his agenda merely because he was of Mexican-American heritage. He never considered that as a judge he would do his job and evaluate impartially. Just like a strike on the patella, Trump’s natural instinct is bigotry. With that, I simply cannot abide such behavior from a President that is to promote equality for all.
Trump knew who to identify with this DEI craze which is another form of racism as it is used by him and his cohorts.
Yes, I am an older fellow and a staunch Democratic Party individual. But my 20/20 vision remains and I don’t forget and I don’t forgive unless there is repentance. It is possible, the late Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, a former Klan member, changed entirely to become an assist on the civil rights social justice agenda of the Democratic Party after his “conversion”, while the other prior Democratic Party bigots in the South, decided to reidentify as
Republicans rather than support the changes proposed by Democrats. I am aware of that as well.
This stuff may not resonate with you, as you may be too young. It is crucial and is a chasm between us, just look at the voting patterns of Alabama and Mississippi.
I am also a veteran, and have served in the US Air Force, I did not appreciate Trump attacking the late John McCain who distinguished himself as an hero, while Trump, a draft dodging coward dismissed his service and attacked a veteran in a way no American should. That got Trump on my sh!tlist right away. His attitude and statements disparaging servicemen and their service past and present reveals a selfish coward not fit for the office he currently holds.
Finally, I expect my leaders to follow the Constitution and not fail to obey authoritative orders from other branches as part of check and balance. I don’t like people who don’t follow the rules yet expect me to continue to play with them. That is just me, I suppose.
So, yes, I wont deny it, I could add a book equivalent to “War and Peace” with my complaints, but I wont do that. I find the man selfish, arrogant, shortsighted, vulgar, cowardly, self=promoting, an amoral man completely devoid of principle, cruel, childish, ignorant, stupid, corrupt, narcissistic, inherently dishonest, need I say more?
Trump shows me everyday who and what he is, and his record confirms my observations as to who he is today.
So, no, I would not give Trump the time of day, as the most contemptible person to emerge in American politics in over a century. So if you detect a bias, yes you are right. I certainly do have one.I think all of your feelings toward him are quite valid in most cases, even if they come off as extreme.
As for the racism, I can't relate with the struggles of that time, but I can empathize with being discriminated against and watching leaders who promote such discrimination rise in the ranks.
What really made me start being hyperaware of anti-white racism as a cultural practice, was when I was dating a black girl in high school. She invited me to Africa club, and I was pretty excited to learn some shit and be a part of that experience. I was swiftly removed by the teacher, "because whites aren't allowed in Africa club."
She and I spearheaded a movement to bring awareness to the practice shortly thereafter, and unfortunately Africa club ended up being banned from being held on school grounds. I found it all weird, because we had a very small number of black folk in our school to begin with, so at first I thought they'd be totally welcome toward anyone wanting to join.
After that, it was my black friends who started me on a journey of critical thought toward the way white culture and history is systematically portrayed as evil and regressive in school (something I understand is fairly new, and I attribute to the radical left). They showed me how black history was invisible, native history was whitewashed, etc. It all lead me to the belief that modern public schooling was a demoralizing drone production factory made to divide and conquer people based on class, race, etc.
It's different, but it correlates a lot I think in its own extreme ways.
No one outside of niche scholars and influencers are discussing this, and they're all right-wing or identified by the left as right-wing, but I think you would really appreciate a lot of the modern issues and discussions surrounding them (though I'll readily admit they're so far less extreme than your times).
I wasn't aware of Trump's postings and support of racism prior to what you just told me, so I appreciate that info. Gives me something to deepdive on next time I'm feeling whimsical.I am sorry and cannot support this animosity being held toward anyone from either direction without provocation. Ignorance and stupidity do not discriminate. Before much of the revisionist media that hit the scenes in the late 1960s and early 70s, the cowboy and Indians westerns always show the Indians as savages relative to the whites that were taking all of their land in the meantime. American TV and Cinema was full of racial and cultural bias, revisionism was at the forefront of allowing us all to hear the story from the perspectives of the “bad guys”. I took a fondness to the Billy Jack movie saga of early 1970s. So, as they say, payback is a bitch, sometimes.
There is room for greater understanding and appreciation amongst us all, I just ask that the President of the United States take on a persona other than that of the “Grand Wizard” rather than put forth effort to seek harmony amongst us all.
The problem for wages and jobs (in many fields) is AI... not Trump.
Then consider your State.
Your State has been driving out businesses and Middle Class workers for years now... long before 2025. The taxes, the cost of electricity, the unsafe streets and lack of Law and Order... unless a business is being sheltered from State taxes or enjoys some other benefit... it is far from the best State to be in.
When evaluating, consider what the President/Admin can impact versus what it is almost powerless against.
For instance the Ukraine War... he had avoided it his first term... Biden was salivating to get it started, the plan was for it to have started much earlier... Trump was a monkey wrench thrown in those plans, so they had to wait until they could horseshoe Biden in.
Understand, Trump was going to win in the biggest landslide we had ever seen... the economy was booming... for the first time in 30 years wages were rising substantially... Trump had the wars dying down... Iran's economy was crippled... and then Covid, Riots, Unrest and Biden.
Then four more miserable years of mismanagement and people running the country who despised the average American citizen.
AI...
As we have discussed in another thread... it is a major Disruptor...
Many Large companies are now laying off or not hiring, more because of AI and the coming changes it will bring, than the trade/tariff wars going on... but they do not help.
First before I get to myself, I would like to note that you are in California?
I think much of the unrest and negative consequences are less about Trump and more about CA's own government... a good example would be how the DEI hiring efforts impacted the Fire Department of LA. That combined with mismanagement of water resources and funds, led to a fire causing a small problem for CA not so long ago.
I can say here in Florida nothing has impacted the state in a negative way, but that may be because Trump and DeSantis align politically... where as when Biden was in, our State was being targeted by the Fed Gov/Biden Admin... for instance, the overwhelming majority of migrants flown in by the Biden Administration were sent to Florida... a few hundred thousand if memory serves correctly.
Trump's first term helped a lot... the Tax Rebates for children were helpful, the restructuring done by Biden will be painful if not undone.
The Largest Tax Cut in History for Working and Middle-Class Americans
https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202 … americans/
If we don't face another 25% spike in inflation because of fleecing/spending trillions on... nothing... well... at least not anything visible for middle class Americans... the Ukraine War... Social Security checks for millions of newly arrived illegal migrants... not stuff I want my government doing... so again, the improvement over Biden/Dems is significant and notable.
It is easier for me to make money in Stocks with Trump as well
Honestly, when Trump was in office, I felt a real sense of peace of mind, and now, in his second term, I feel good peace of mind again. As a retired nurse, I remember when the state asked us to come back and help out during COVID. What stood out to me was how quickly Trump got emergency aid and supplies to hospitals, it made a real difference. He also worked fast to get the vaccine developed through Operation Warp Speed, which helped things get back on track sooner.
Beyond that, he really focused on protecting American jobs, especially here in Michigan. He scrapped NAFTA and brought in the USMCA, which was a big win for our auto industry and helped keep manufacturing jobs from being shipped overseas. He pushed GM, Ford, and others to invest right here in the U.S., including Michigan, and celebrated when they brought production back or expanded plants. Under Trump, Michigan hit record-low unemployment in 2019, the lowest since 2000, which said a lot about the direction we were heading before COVID hit.
He didn’t forget about our natural resources either, he restored full funding to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which protects our water, shorelines, and environment. He also helped push back against policies that made it harder for industries in Michigan to grow, rolling back overregulation that had been strangling farming, energy, and manufacturing.
Trump supported better infrastructure too, his administration approved funding for major Michigan highway and road improvements, and helped upgrade the Soo Locks, which are vital for shipping and jobs in the Upper Peninsula and the Midwest in general. He also made positive moves for Flint, his administration followed through on federal funding that brought over $100 million to help replace lead pipes and repair the water system. The EPA under Trump kept working with state and local leaders to improve water quality, and he made it clear that communities like Flint shouldn't be ignored or forgotten.
I also saw real benefits from the tax cuts he passed in 2017, that helped me personally and gave a boost to a lot of small businesses around me. He stood up for law enforcement, defended the Second Amendment, and wasn’t afraid to say what many of us were thinking.
I just felt like he had our backs, like he understood the values and concerns of people in states like ours. And now with him back, I feel that same level of calm, confidence, and hope again.
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