It’s not the end of the world with Trump

The 2024 election has been one of the most controversial elections, with political parties being more divided than ever. After President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out, Americans stood behind the new candidate, Kamala Harris, but at the end of the day, Donald Trump emerged as the victor, and I am satisfied with the results.

As I went to school the next day, I knew that many would be disappointed with the results. All day, I saw long faces and even some tears. On social media, Democrats have been making posts calling Republican voters “self-hating, disgusting, racist fascists” or that they “failed women.” These accusations are not only offensive but also untrue.

I believe Trump’s stronger stance on crime aligns closely with what America needs. Trump has been a steadfast supporter of police departments. In 2023, he stated that he has a “plan to restore law and order.” In contrast, Harris has a record of saying “we have to redirect resources” from police to other areas of government, mentioning schools and small businesses, which many interpret as defunding the police. 

Another thing is the idea for handling the border crisis. I support legal immigration and welcome any people who seek opportunity. However, the influx of illegal immigrants under the Biden Administration has created significant challenges. Millions have entered the country illegally, resulting in overcrowded towns, increased crime in cities like New York, and a strain on the welfare system. I fear that under Harris, this trend would have continued.

Trump has pledged to strengthen border security by expanding funding to ICE and utilizing the military to assist in mass deportations. This firm approach to the border and illegal aliens reassures me that he is serious about addressing this crisis.

All politicians have their cons, and Trump has his fair share. Some of his new appointees to key positions, like Elon Musk and Robert Kennedy Jr., are controversial and unconventional choices. We will just have to wait to see if they will be effective.

I also agree with Trump’s stance on education. The abolishment of tenure will get inadequate teachers out of schools and replace them with quality educators that will be getting reasonable pay. Getting parents involved in education will satisfy communities and avoid any sort of indoctrination from the school system, such as critical race theory and gender ideology. I don’t believe that this is controversial; I simply want schools to focus on actually preparing children for the future and to have good teachers kept in check by the community to ensure a premium education.

Trump’s “America First” leadership resonates with those who value a strong image of the United States. However, critics of his foreign policy highlight its unpredictability and potential to burden relationships with key allies. While neither candidate was without flaws, I would argue that concerns about a second Trump administration are a bit overstated.