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Donald Trump Has Already Made America Great Again

As Donald Trump takes the oath of office once more, let’s take a moment to reflect on how far America has come since 2016, when fake news, woke ugliness, and division ruled America. The journey from then to now has been nothing short of extraordinary.

By Carmen Schober4 min read
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The past decade has been a wild journey from division to unity, and from woke nonsense to good old-fashioned normalcy. Whether you lean conservative or you're a liberal who's just tired of your party's radical agenda, this vibe shift feels like a collective exhale. More freedom, more money, more fun, and so many iconic moments along the way—what’s not to love?

Breaking Free from the Fake News

Remember 2016? Thankfully, it has become a distant memory but one we should definitely learn from. The media’s manipulations were in full swing, with viciously anti-Trump sentiments dominating the headlines and shaping narratives. The media has worked for Democrats for a long time, but many Republican leaders were too polite and powerless to do anything about it.

Until Trump. He didn’t just call it out—he bulldozed it, and in the process, he empowered millions of Americans to start questioning the information they were being fed. Fast forward to today, and the stranglehold of corporate media has significantly loosened, also largely thanks to Elon Musk's risky purchase of X in 2023. That move managed to massively throw open the Overton window in a short amount of time as Americans were able to speak freely and fact-check the supposed fact-checkers in real-time.

Independent journalism is thriving, grassroots voices are louder than ever, and the days of blindly trusting media gatekeepers are over, replaced by a healthy skepticism and a hunger for truth.

Censorship Defeated

Remember when tech monopolies could control what you could say? Those days are now behind us. Trump’s battle against censorship wasn’t just about reclaiming his own voice on social media—it was about restoring the fundamental right to free speech for everyone.

Since his re-election, even Mark Zuckerberg has come forward to admit that the Biden-Harris administration pressured Meta into suppressing information that didn’t align with the Democrat Party’s preferred narrative. While Zuckerberg’s admission reeks of cowardice and a lack of principles, it also shows he can read the room and know when the vibe is shifting. His confirmation validated what many Americans had long suspected: Big Tech was colluding with Democrat politicians to manipulate public discourse and suppress inconvenient truths.

Trump and Musk's efforts to champion alternative platforms and challenge the unchecked power of Big Tech have sparked a movement that redefined the digital public square.

The End of Woke

The relentless militancy of the woke movement also overstayed its welcome in American life. For years, the “oppressors vs. oppressed” narrative was forced into every workplace, classroom, film, and even casual conversation. It wasn’t just confusing and exhausting—it was also demoralizing, allowing bullies to masquerade as victims while many Americans simply wanted to live their lives in peace.

By design, the woke era didn’t unite; it divided, turning Hollywood, corporate boardrooms, and social media into battlegrounds of DEI-enforced hierarchies and virtue-signaling. Dissent was crushed, creativity stifled, and normalcy vilified. While many Republicans cowered in fear of being called “racist” by journalists, Trump went to war with wokeness head-on, unafraid of the backlash. And as history shows, when Trump goes to war, he usually finds a way to win.

Today, the strong cultural shift away from performative activism has brought back something we’ve been sorely missing. Movies, music, and art can now celebrate shared human experiences instead of identity politics. Comedians are cracking jokes again without fear of cancellation, Americana is back in style, and people are rediscovering how to laugh—and think—freely.

Humor, art, and shared values are no longer sources of division but bridges that bring people together. The constant creation of grievances has been replaced by a focus on what Americans all share—a love for freedom.

The Downward Spiral of the Democrat Party

The Democrat Party’s unraveling has been a spectacle of strategic strikes but mostly self-inflicted wounds. From pushing extreme abortion policies and prioritizing trans dudes over actual women to dismantling Title IX protections, they’ve alienated voters across the board. Add to that their terrible track record with the military and an economy stuck in perpetual stagnation, and it’s no wonder they couldn’t resonate with everyday Americans.

Their failure to connect with normal men was glaring, but it didn’t stop there. White women, working-class voters, and even minority groups began turning away from the party in droves. Why? Because the Democrats’ vision for America is an extremist fever dream—out of touch, deceptive, and incapable of addressing real-world concerns.

The result was a seismic political shift. Voters from nearly every demographic found common ground in rejecting the Democrats’ radical agenda, rallying instead behind Trump’s more pragmatic approach. The party that once claimed to champion the middle class and unity has instead become synonymous with division and elitism, leaving Americans to move on to a leader with a message that resonates: freedom, opportunity, and a better future for everyone.

The Comeback King

In the face of chaos, relentless opposition, and even surviving multiple assassination attempts, Trump prevailed. The attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania shocked the nation but also inspired countless Americans to emulate his courage. Leaders like Elon Musk openly endorsed him after that iconic moment, and figures across industries stepped forward to show their support, defying the culture of fear that once silenced dissent.

While most leaders would have retreated into the shadows after 2020, Trump doubled down and remained steadfast in his mission to put the people first, fighting for freedom, opportunity, and unity at every turn. His re-election isn’t just a victory for his supporters—it’s a cultural and spiritual shift, a sign that America is reclaiming its identity and values.

They said it couldn’t happen. They said his time was over. And yet Donald Trump isn’t called the Comeback King for nothing.

The Vibe Shift Felt Around the World

The cultural tide in America has turned so dramatically, it’s impossible to ignore. Back in 2016, openly supporting Trump in Hollywood or mainstream media was career suicide. Fast forward to today, and the landscape is unrecognizable. Celebrities are stepping up to endorse him without fear, podcasts are eagerly hosting Trump family members, and the public has collectively run out of patience for liberal scolds.

The lectures, virtue-signaling, and moral superiority that once dominated the cultural narrative have become little more than fodder for memes and eye-rolls. Americans are rediscovering humor and open dialogue again.

Even the media—the Democrats’ staunchest allies and Trump’s most relentless critics—are attempting a quiet rebrand. After years of partisan hackery, some outlets are scrambling to appear more “balanced,” as if the last decade of bias could simply be swept under the rug. It’s not fooling anyone, but hey, better late than never.

Reasons to Celebrate

Today’s inauguration isn’t just a political moment—it’s a celebration of what's being restored. Manufacturing is returning, small businesses are thriving, and the economy is poised for historic growth. Peace through strength is once again the cornerstone of our military, while the media is being held accountable for its years of manipulation and lies.

The era of wokeness is fading, replaced by shared values and common sense that unite rather than divide. Women’s spaces are being protected, healthy masculinity is finally being championed, and with real leadership, grassroots movements, and independent media are shifting power back to where it belongs: the people.

Closing Thoughts: Welcome to America’s Golden Age

Donald Trump didn’t just make America great again—he reminded us that the journey to greatness isn't easily earned, and it's one that we’re all on together.

From dismantling fake news to restoring free speech and sparking a cultural renaissance, his leadership has transformed the nation. As we step into this new era of freedom, prosperity, and fun, there’s every reason to believe the best is yet to come. The vibe is golden, the future is bright, and America is unstoppable.

The vibe is golden, and everyone can feel it.