According to Politico, there is a division of opinion among Trump’s advisers as to how to respond to the protests. Mark Meadows is pushing for a base-pleasing speech supporting the police and condemning left-wing violence; Jared Kushner, on the other hand, thinks a speech of that nature will cost Trump African-American votes he can’t afford to lose in November.
In this debate, as you would fully expect, there is no discussion of the national interest; the only truly important objective of Trumpworld is re-election. Here are my thoughts on the matter:
- Nothing Trump could say to bring peace to the country would be taken seriously by either side. Anyone who calls himself a “bull in a china shop” in his commercials is by definition a divider, not a uniter. It’s the only thing he does well. It’s the essence of his appeal to those who support him. It’s what he does every day, and what makes him roll.
- In light of that, what is the point of making a unity speech? He should go play golf! It will make him feel better, and he can’t do any harm on the golf course, which is the most we can ever hope from him.
- The speech that Meadows wants would only make things worse. It probably won’t even win him any votes in November. The base is already plenty motivated, thank you.
- In short, do us a favor and shut the #@*# up!