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Destroying America Isn’t Making It Great: The MAGA Deception

If the goal was truly to make America great, why does every policy and action from this administration seem designed to do the opposite?

Libby Winkler
4 min readFeb 17, 2025
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Destroying America Isn’t Making It Great: The MAGA Deception

With Donald Trump back in the White House, his second term is proving—yet again—that the “Make America Great Again” movement thrives on deception, fear, and authoritarian ambitions. Instead of strengthening the country, Trump and his loyalists are actively unraveling democracy, stripping away civil rights, and diminishing America’s influence on the world stage.

If the goal was truly to make America great, why does every policy and action from this administration seem designed to do the opposite?

Economic Betrayal Disguised as Populism

Trump has always claimed to be a champion of the working class, yet his policies consistently serve the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyday Americans. His second administration has doubled down on tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit corporations and the rich while gutting essential social programs that millions depend on.

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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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