Trump's travel ban could cement racism as his most dangerous legacy
Briefly

Ten years after Donald Trump's announcement of his presidential run, his radical actions have become normalized within U.S. political culture. Initial controversies, like the Muslim travel ban, sparked significant reactions. However, more recent measures, such as a new travel ban targeting citizens from impoverished nations, have elicited little surprise or outrage. The ongoing normalization of Trump's authoritarian tendencies and the public's resignation to his policies signify a dramatic shift in American political discourse and responsiveness to executive power.
Trump's presidency has sparked an era of normalizing extreme political actions, such as his travel bans, which are perceived with less outrage today compared to earlier reactions.
Despite decisions like the recent travel ban affecting poor nations under the guise of security, the public response has become resigned, reflecting a shift in the political climate.
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