After almost a decade of Trump, America is tired. And scared. [View all]
It seems hard to believe, but there was a time when we Americans could go days, or even weeks, without hearing about Donald Trump. That ended nearly a decade ago, when Trump decided he wanted to be president. Now, he is a constant presence on the evening news and in the morning newspaper. He ensures it by manufacturing turmoil, threats and constant controversy.
As Politico put it, he is “the ultimate attention seeker,” plastering his name not only on buildings and golf courses but also on the nation’s consciousness. And the news media accommodates him with free coverage, reporting thinly veiled threats of violence, complaints about mistreatment, gag-order violations and power naps in court. Even Trump’s 11-car motorcade to the courthouse gets more press attention than what happens during President Biden’s presidency.
Some of us wistfully remember the relative peace of the “No Drama Obama” presidency. Joe Biden is preternaturally calm compared to Trump, but calm doesn’t get free media attention. Trump’s manipulation of the media raises questions about fundamental fairness in an election year, but it also has a troubling impact on the American people.
Outside the MAGA camp, some Americans say they’re suffering from crisis fatigue. Recent polls have found that voters from both parties anticipate the November election with a mixture of exhaustion and the realization that this is one of the most important elections ever.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4670620-trump-america-decade-tired-scared/
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