There’s a popular saying that you just can’t fix crazy. And that’s precisely what Jesse was hinting at during a recent segment on a conservative news channel. He shared the theory that half of the world might just be suffering from a little thing called Trump Derangement Syndrome. This isn’t a new concept, of course—ever since President Trump took office, there have been people losing their minds over it. Some claim it’s the end of civil society, a catastrophic era akin to historical events that shouldn’t be lightly compared to anything else.
But let’s be clear, making these extreme comparisons is a bit much. When Al Gore, bless his heart, expresses opinions about being under the “Third Reich,” it’s hard not to chuckle. The man who once claimed to have invented the internet might be tangled up in his web of dramatizations. What he’s not seeing is that President Trump was duly elected and has accomplished a fair amount of what he set out to do. His presidency marked a departure from what many consider the stagnant political norms of yesteryear.
While Trump undeniably faced criticism, he powered through with policies that emphasized economic growth, trade deals, and border control. He was like a refreshing blast of icy air for many Americans, even though it seems to have given some critics a brain freeze. Markets surged and deals were cut with countries like India, even as experts swore Trump’s approach would be the ruin of America’s international standing. Yet, somehow, here we are, watching other countries line up to shake hands and make deals.
Critics often predict doom and gloom if their favorite policies aren’t followed, especially when it comes to climate change and economic management. It often seems like the world is one drowsy Monday away from catastrophic events, according to them. But somehow, despite these incessant warnings, the sun continues to rise, just as it has for millions of years, and economies manage to stumble along. It’s almost as though these dire prophecies are just selling clicks and headlines.
Meanwhile, the Democrats, who often pride themselves on being the rational party, look a bit out of sorts. Their new leaders don’t quite command the same discipline as Nancy did back in the day. Remember Nancy and her no-nonsense approach to keeping the party in line? Now there’s confusion in their ranks, debates over whether the process or the policy matters more, and even internal squabbles. While many were predicting dictatorial betrayal from Trump, they seem more intent on self-sabotage.
In the end, the obstacle is not the reality of President Trump’s accomplishments but rather the inability of some to accept that he’s rewritten the rules—building deals, cutting waste, and tackling issues many politicians promised to address for years. And as the metaphoric curtain falls on these shocking performances by various political figures, the real takeaway should be clear: sometimes ignoring the noise and focusing on the action delivers more than indulging in endless handwringing and doomsday predictions. In the world of politics, that might just be called sanity.
