9/11 and Donald Trump

Maybe a strange forum section to post this in, but it kind of fits.

What effect has the events of 9/11 had on the rise of Donald Trump and all he stands for? Myself, I can't really put a particular "ism" to the MAGA phenomenon. A lot of words are bandied about, but what really fits? Not sure.

Maybe this question has been asked before, but it has come into my mind and I think it worth asking.

Hopefully this will not degenerate into useless arguments and name calling.

9/11. When the heart of American is struck in the way it was, this by "foreign" forces, the whole thing must have had some sort of deep seated effect upon the American psyche. Would any such effect have contributed to the apparent popularity of Donald Trump?

Just asking.

Thanks

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TrashCat · M

I remember the pending Bozo in chief saying he personally saw thousands of Muslims on New Jersey rooftops cheering

LesDawsonsPiano · 70-79

@TrashCat Yes, I've read about that. Investigation seems to show that such never happened.

TrashCat · M

@LesDawsonsPiano Exactly... I believe it kind of did some middle eastern locations. Imagine not being able to tell the difference between Afghanistan and New Jersey 🤣

LesDawsonsPiano · 70-79

@TrashCat Oh yes, some Donald Trump supporters like to say that he "tells it like it is" - straight- talking. But in fact Mr Trump simply tells it as he sees it. A different thing altogether!

TrashCat · M

@LesDawsonsPiano He's tells it like he wants it to be seen

LesDawsonsPiano · 70-79

@TrashCat No argument!

LesDawsonsPiano · 70-79

@TrashCat I still wonder if Donald Trump actually believes in his way of seeing things, or distorts/misinforms deliberately to whip up his supporters. Again, not really sure what would be worse.

TrashCat · M

@LesDawsonsPiano He believes in power and money at no costs.