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Are Never-Trumpers the Real American Patriots?

As we examine the actions, beliefs, and motivations of those who have opposed Trump—often labeled as “Never-Trumpers"—a compelling case can be made that they are, in fact, the true American patriots."

Libby Winkler
4 min readAug 25, 2024
Photo by Sander Sammy on Unsplash

Are Never-Trumpers the Real American Patriots?

In today’s deeply divided political landscape, the term “patriotism” has become a loaded word, often wielded as a weapon by those who seek to define it according to their narrow vision of what it means to be an American.

The rise of Donald Trump has further polarized this discourse, with his supporters claiming to be the true defenders of American values while labeling those who oppose him as unpatriotic or even traitorous.

As we examine the actions, beliefs, and motivations of those who have opposed Trump—often labeled as “Never-Trumpers"—a compelling case can be made that they are, in fact, the true American patriots.

A Commitment to the Constitution

At the heart of American patriotism is a commitment to the Constitution.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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