Barry De Jasu: Do people really think Trump cares about them?

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Published: 01-24-2025 11:01 AM

Day one of the second Donald Trump presidency has passed. On it, Trump promised start helping people immediately. Let’s look at just what he did do on his first day.

He started by refusing to put his hands on the Bible as he swore his allegiance to the nation and its Constitution. He then went on his “drill, baby drill” rant against the environment. What will the lives of all children be like 10 or 30 years from now as we continue to drill and destroy our planet and its climate? How is this so difficult to understand?

During his campaign Trump promised to lower prices and help people in need on his first day. But on that day, he didn’t say anything to that end. Instead he released over 1,500 people who, despite Republican denials, tried to overthrow our government and killed three police officers while maiming many others on Jan. 6. The facts and videos are quite clear.

He then ranted about the Panama Canal and changing Mount Denali’s name back to Mount McKinley (not one our better presidents). Trump has also once again broken the emoluments law by selling his cryptocurrencies and making millions while in office. He is the grifter in chief. He said nothing on day one that will help anybody but those who will immediately profit as they pillage our planet and its people.

Barry De Jasu

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