Trump Isn't the Problem—He's Just the Latest Chapter in America’s Dark History!

Trump Isn't the Problem—He's Just the Latest Chapter in America’s Dark History!

Alright, here’s the thing—a lot of people think if we just survive the next four years, we’ll be able to look back and say, “Well, that was a disaster, but at least we’ve learned our lesson and can go back to ‘normal.’” Newsflash: history doesn’t work that way. And if you think this is just about one man—Donald Trump—you're missing the forest for the trees.

I recently read a book called How Democracies Die (a real page-turner if you like nightmares), and it basically lays out the terrifying blueprint of how democracies give way to authoritarian regimes. The authors wrote it in 2018, well before January 6th, and they pointed out something deeply disturbing: when an ethnic majority starts losing grip on power, it almost always leads to violence. Fast forward to 2040—when white people like me will no longer be the majority in the U.S.—and, well, let’s just say the tea is already brewing.

Trump? He’s not the problem. He’s just the symptom of a much larger issue. His rise was a reaction to Barack Obama—the first Black president. Whether you liked Obama or not, you can’t ignore the fact that his presidency sent some people into a panic that their way of life was being threatened. And Trump, well, he was their answer. It’s a fear that those who look like me may lose the privileges that we've had for so long, and that’s when things start getting ugly.

Here’s the kicker: this isn’t going away with Trump. In fact, it’s probably just going to get worse. The fear isn’t just about Trump—it’s about the change that’s happening in this country. A change that some people aren’t prepared for and refuse to accept. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: a lot of these people might be decent in their day-to-day lives but don’t realize how deeply rooted the system of racism really is.

So what can we do? Well, as white people, it’s time to step up and cut it off when we see it. It’s time to call out racism, be allies, and stand with our brothers and sisters of all colors. This fight is bigger than any one leader—it’s about us all.

TL;DR: Trump is just the latest symptom of a deeper, systemic problem. It won’t end with him. But together, we can call it out and be the change this cou

ntry needs.