The article discusses how Donald Trump's rise to power is closely tied to the recent history of militarism and warfare in the United States. It highlights the stark contrast between the glorification of war by political elites and the disillusionment of working-class Americans, who face economic hardship and inequality. Trump's unorthodox critiques of prominent figures like John McCain and the consequences of protracted warfare resonated with a populace weary of ongoing military engagements, even as mainstream political discourse largely overlooks these issues.
Trump's rise was directly linked to the militarism that has largely gone unacknowledged in mainstream discourse, particularly amid bipartisan support for the warfare state.
The association of historical events, such as the Global War on Terror, with Trump's ascension reveals a shift in societal values away from wartime glorification.
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