Donald Trump promised voters during his campaign that he would fight for the working class, lowering the cost of groceries and everyday items.
However, just weeks after his victory, critics argue he’s already abandoning those promises—and siding with the rich instead... Continue reading here ▶
Former Democratic congressman Max Rose didn’t hold back, accusing Trump of turning his back on the very voters who helped him win. Meanwhile, donations from tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos to Trump’s inauguration have only added fuel to the fire.
Promises vs. Actions
Rose argued that Trump ran on a platform of fighting against the elitist class, using traditional Democratic talking points to connect with working-class voters.
“This is not what Donald Trump ran on,” Rose said. “He won this presidential election largely by claiming he would fight an elitist class that’s out of touch with working people and works against their economic interests.”
Rose criticized Trump’s actions post-election, particularly his engagement with billionaires at events like Mar-a-Lago, calling it a betrayal of his campaign promises.
“He did not run on parading billionaires down to Mar-a-Lago for transactional deals. This looks like traditional Republican politics—policies that benefit the top 1 percent. Not only is this bad for working people, but it’s also bad politics,” Rose added.
Big Donations Stir Debate
Adding to the controversy, tech giants Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos donated $1 million each to Trump’s inauguration. This raised eyebrows, given Trump’s past attacks on them during his campaign.
Republican strategist Brad Todd dismissed the criticism, suggesting there was nothing unusual about Trump associating with influential donors like Zuckerberg and Bezos. Todd even pointed out that Democrats have benefited from similar donations for years.
“Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders have been donating millions to Democrats for generations,” Todd said. “Now they’re meeting with President-elect Trump, and suddenly it’s a problem? These are the same donors Democrats were happy to accept money from.”
A Broken Connection With Voters?
Rose, however, insisted the issue wasn’t about the donations but about what Trump’s actions say about his priorities. He argued that Trump’s behavior doesn’t align with the promises he made during the campaign.
“Where were the campaign ads saying he’d surround himself with billionaires who donate millions at Mar-a-Lago? Where were the ads promising that donors would have influence over his administration?” Rose said. “This is not what he ran on, but it’s clearly how he’s governing.”
What This Means for Trump’s Presidency
Trump’s critics believe this shift could alienate the very voters who propelled him to victory. By appearing to favor the wealthy elite, they argue, he risks losing the trust of working-class Americans who expected him to fight for their interests.
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