When Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States in 2016, little did I know that it would mark the beginning of a roller-coaster ride in my personal life. As a newer Trump supporter, I found myself facing a range of reactions from those around me, including friends who couldn’t understand my changing political views.
It was disheartening to watch the media put forth a negative Trump presidency, before he took office. This created a divide among family members, church friends, business associates, party social circles, and within friendships. Some of my long-time friends distanced themselves from me simply because I was supportive about Trump’s Presidential victory. I noticed a shift in our American human dynamics, as if political differences had now become the sole determinant for a relationship.
So, amidst this period of uncertainty and change; and during the days of 2017 when old friends stopped talking with me, I began to meet people (at my fitness club) who were asking questions. I met people who were curious thinkers like me. Why was the media so hell bent on demeaning President Trump and his supporters? Why were the major newspapers, magazines and TV reporters, repeating the exact same verbiage? To me, the media’s aggressive same talk speak was not normal. It seemed hypnotic.
There seemed to be a rhythmic negative cadence from reporters, sounding like a drum beat drawing in the passive listener. There was little allowance for independent thinking to break free from such negativity. But slowly over time, I met people who were free thinkers. People whose eyes and hearts were open. Open to explore, research and try to understand what in the heck was happening. Soon, these individuals, (initially strangers) would become an integral part of my life.
Forming new friendships with like-minded individuals was a refreshing experience. We could openly discuss our opinions and views without the fear of judgment or conflict. And it was a relief to meet others who shared my excitement over a Trump presidency. These newfound friendships provided a sense of belonging and offered support in a time when it was easy to feel isolated for loving America, and for praying to maintain a cohesive loving family.
Through my newfound connections, I gained a deeper understanding of my beliefs, while at the same time having my traditional belief set challenged. And I was OK with that, because new information uncovered new truths, which in turn awakened my soul within. For me, being a Trump supporter didn’t mean blindly accepting everything he said. Instead it meant recognizing that in 2017 Trump pulled back the Global curtain and revealed what the establishment/military government/media was keeping from humanity. And then when I saw this curtain pulled back, I took action and researched topics on my own. Topics that the aggressive media tried to silence. And over these past 8 years, I’ve discovered solid evidence of truth bombs about the establishment/military government/media complex. Which if the Global curtain remained closed I wouldn’t know. And for me, this is a key reason why the media complex powers attempted to silence President Trump and his supporters.
Today, I am grateful for the journey I embarked on as a Trump supporter. And I am thankful for new friends who are seekers of hidden knowledge, like me. We share ideas freely and without judgement, and I hope one day that others will share in this journey.
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