The article explores the ethical implications of Donald Trump's re-election and behavior as President, suggesting a sharp polarization in American moral codes. While many perceive his actions as exclusionary and cruel, moral philosophers argue that beneath the surface, Americans share similar core values such as freedom and equality. The discourse reflects not just a political divide, but a fundamental moral disparity that complicates the national dialogue. The sense of alienation among those opposed to Trump underscores the difficulty in reconciling different ethical perspectives in contemporary America.
But as he took office once again this month after winning the US popular vote, there is a sense that his every action comes with the tacit endorsement of the voting public.
What’s striking about him is that he doesn’t pretend otherwise. Presidents in recent memory at least paid lip service to compassion; the new one has made exclusion, spite and bullying his brand.
It raises the question: are Americans functioning under entirely different moral codes? It’s not a political question but an ethical one.
At the most basic level, they said, there is more agreement than we think.
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