In the recent presidential election, a defining narrative of President Donald Trump’s victory was overshadowed by mainstream media criticism: an optimistic vision that placed hope in the American people rather than government. The Harris campaign and its allies propagated a dire warning that their defeat would signal the collapse of “democracy,” despite their own role in destabilizing the political system by replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as their nominee. This contradiction underscored a broader effort to entrench an unelected bureaucratic elite, shielding it from public accountability under the guise of progressive reform.
The Democratic campaign, rooted in fear-mongering, failed to resonate with the majority of voters. On election day, courage prevailed over despair, reflecting the enduring American spirit. Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan encapsulated both a vision and a challenge: the belief that the nation’s greatness lies not in centralized power but in its citizens.
The 2024 election affirmed this principle, as Americans rejected a politics of fear and embraced self-governance. Despite challenges, the electorate demonstrated resilience, echoing the words of Edmund Burke: “Great necessities call out great virtues.” The image of an injured Trump vowing to “Fight!” became a symbol of this resolve, inspiring a generation to uphold the nation’s founding ideals.
Critics, dismissing the power of the people, continue to advocate for rule by self-proclaimed elites. Yet the election proved that America’s strength lies in its sovereign citizens, who remain committed to the revolutionary experiment of self-rule.
An American Greatness contributor, the Hon. Thaddeus G. McCotter (M.C., Ret.) represented Michigan’s 11th Congressional district from 2003-2012 and served as Chair of the Republican House Policy Committee. Not a lobbyist, he is a frequent public speaker and moderator for policy seminars, and a Monday co-host of the “John Batchelor Radio Show,” among other media appearances.
