Asked about Trump, Reporter Admires His Understanding of Dissatisfaction, But …
Published in Sankei Shimbun
(Japan) on 1 January 2025
by Kazuyuki Sakamoto (link to original)
On Jan. 20, Republican Donald Trump will take office as the 47th president of the United States. He plans to enact significant policy shifts from Democratic President Joe Biden's administration.
After last November's election, this reporter received questions from many Americans asking what I thought about Trump becoming president. The questions were such that Republicans expected me to express approval, while Democrats expected me to object.
I avoided being for or against the outcome, answering bureaucratically that it’s the American citizens' choice, and I respect it, nodding my head as I expressed my thoughts.
One Republican supporter explained that Trump is skilled at understanding the dissatisfaction that voters have with society and government, and said Trump appeals to voters with his blunt language. This reporter does admire Trump’s knack for finding issues and words that resonate with voters.
His positions on Mexico, Canada and China, which he vehemently criticizes for endangering the U.S. with illegal immigration and the trade deficit, strike a chord with voters, and Trump has repeatedly touted a strong America under his leadership.
However, Trump's “America First” doctrine, which recognizes his supporters’ discontent, could also cause friction with allies and friendly nation. How can the U.S. achieve a balance between America First and international cooperation? We’ll have to figure out how Trump’s approval ratings are trending and predict his actions accordingly.
After last November's election, this reporter received questions from many Americans asking what I thought about Trump becoming president. The questions were such that Republicans expected me to express approval, while Democrats expected me to object.
I avoided being for or against the outcome, answering bureaucratically that it’s the American citizens' choice, and I respect it, nodding my head as I expressed my thoughts.
One Republican supporter explained that Trump is skilled at understanding the dissatisfaction that voters have with society and government, and said Trump appeals to voters with his blunt language. This reporter does admire Trump’s knack for finding issues and words that resonate with voters.
His positions on Mexico, Canada and China, which he vehemently criticizes for endangering the U.S. with illegal immigration and the trade deficit, strike a chord with voters, and Trump has repeatedly touted a strong America under his leadership.
However, Trump's “America First” doctrine, which recognizes his supporters’ discontent, could also cause friction with allies and friendly nation. How can the U.S. achieve a balance between America First and international cooperation? We’ll have to figure out how Trump’s approval ratings are trending and predict his actions accordingly.
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