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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Thodsis · 51-55, M

Having watched the 'Mr McMahon' documentary I'd suggest that the popularity of the 'heel' character in American wrestling may well have had more influence on the election than the attacks on the Trade Centre and elsewhere.

These 'bad guys of the ring' work up the crowd by insulting their opponents and then promise to 'destroy' them. And the audience goes wild.

Watching clips of a Trump rally and clips of a 'Smackdown' can feel rather similar...