Staff Reports
In the furious world of American politics, Donald Trump stands as a titan, unwavering and unapologetic. His admiration for U.S. presidents tells us more about his mission to shake the Washington establishment to its core. During his first term, Trump admired Andrew Jackson, the fiery populist who believed in putting the people first and bureaucrats last. Jackson challenged the entrenched elites, and that’s exactly what Trump did when he first stormed into office.
But now, Trump’s presidential hero is William McKinley. So why the change? Easy. Trump evolves to stay ahead of the game. McKinley, a pro-business statesman, understood the importance of America leading on the world stage and protecting its economic interests. Today, in a world swarming with globalists and socialists, Trump’s McKinley-like vision to bolster American industries stands as a fortress against these leftist dreams of a level playing field where America bends the knee.
Kellyanne: He is also taking control of these areas that used to belong to the left. The arts and sports and entertainment and media and tech and culture. Look what he is doing at the Kennedy Center, look what he is doing at universities, look at what he is doing with sports. pic.twitter.com/erN9oCqnbo
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 30, 2025
This shift highlights a crucial point: Trump’s focus is now on economic dominance. McKinley presided over a time of prosperity by supporting innovation and manufacturing—a direct hit against current liberal ideologies that suffocate businesses with red tape and attack job creators. Trump knows we need policies that fuel economic growth and put America first or risk losing our position as a global powerhouse.
While the left cries doom and gloom, screaming about climate change and social justice, they ignore the backbone of this nation: the hardworking Americans. Trump channels the spirit of McKinley, who knew real progress came from empowering the nation’s workforce and ensuring that America leads, not follows. This is what infuriates liberals. Trump refuses to bow down to their anti-American agendas.
In this battle for America’s soul, one has to ask: Who do you trust? A leader evolving to secure prosperity for the American people, or those clinging to failed ideas pushing us toward mediocrity and weakness? As Trump steps boldly into his new phase, embracing the steadfast economic principles of McKinley, the choice becomes glaringly obvious. Are we not tired of leftist fantasies holding us back?
