By David N. Harding, Staff Writer
Eilene Workman’s post circulates an emotionally charged portrayal of Donald Trump that, while dramatic, relies heavily on conjecture and personal disdain rather than evidence and historical context. From a conservative standpoint, this critique reflects a broader trend of mischaracterizing Trump’s business savvy, political agenda, and support base in order to discredit a man whose presidency delivered real results for millions of Americans.
Business Acumen vs. Conspiratorial Framing
Workman begins with a sweeping indictment of Trump’s business ethics, painting him as a manipulative opportunist who violates contracts and exploits investors. This portrayal ignores decades of real estate success that involved navigating the complex, often volatile world of international finance and property development. Take, for instance, the Trump Ocean Club in Panama, where critics pointed to money laundering concerns tied to outside parties—not Trump himself. As reported by The Guardian, while the building’s developers and some buyers were under scrutiny, there was no direct legal implication or criminal charge levied against Donald Trump personally, who was only involved in a licensing deal — a common practice in global branding (The Guardian).
Moreover, Trump’s ventures have consistently weathered financial storms that would have sunk lesser entrepreneurs. Even his bankruptcies—often wielded by critics as proof of failure—were legal restructuring tools that allowed business continuity and future growth, a strategy that even CNBC recognized as a legitimate tactic in corporate America (CNBC).
On Policy: Principle, Not Personal Vendettas
Workman claims Trump’s policy views are rooted in petty grievances—from Gaza to wind farms in Scotland. But this perspective flattens the depth of Trump’s platform into caricature. Take Gaza, for example. Trump’s Middle East policies—such as the historic Abraham Accords—focused on real diplomatic progress between Israel and Arab nations, not real estate speculation. As noted by The Atlantic, the Trump administration achieved normalization agreements between Israel and nations like the UAE and Bahrain—something previous administrations failed to do (The Atlantic).
Similarly, Trump's opposition to wind energy isn't about his view from a golf course in Scotland. It's about a larger policy stance. He has consistently criticized the inefficiency, cost, and environmental side effects of wind turbines, citing concerns about their impact on wildlife and the unreliability of wind power compared to traditional energy. The issue in Scotland merely brought the debate closer to home. As reported by Bloomberg, Trump’s administration prioritized American energy independence and deregulation, helping the U.S. become a net exporter of energy during his term (Bloomberg).
Obama, the Media, and Real Political Disagreements
To say Trump’s criticism of Barack Obama stems from being "roasted" at a press dinner in 2011 is an unserious reduction of genuine political disagreements. Trump publicly opposed Obamacare, the Iran nuclear deal, and heavy regulation that stifled economic growth. These weren’t vendettas—they were deeply held ideological objections, and Trump ran on reversing them, which he largely did. His dismantling of the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act through the 2017 tax reform was one of the key victories celebrated by constitutional conservatives (Heritage Foundation).
Immigration: National Security, Not Racism
Perhaps the most slanderous assertion in Workman’s post is the implication that Trump’s immigration stance is driven by racial animus and “germophobia.” This is not only offensive—it’s factually wrong. Trump’s immigration policies, including border security and merit-based immigration reform, were focused on national security and protecting American workers. The construction of the border wall and increased enforcement led to a drop in illegal crossings by 53% between May 2019 and April 2020 (CBP.gov). Moreover, Trump increased legal immigration from India, Nigeria, and the Philippines—hardly evidence of racial bias (CIS.org).
The GOP and the Trump Coalition
Workman’s metaphor of the GOP as an "abused spouse" under Trump fails to recognize how Trump reshaped the Republican Party into a broader populist coalition. His appeal expanded the party’s base among working-class voters, minorities, and independents who felt ignored by traditional political elites. Trump’s success in bringing in record numbers of Latino and Black voters in 2020 shattered the myth that he appeals only to a narrow demographic (NBC News).
Republicans supported Trump because he delivered: tax reform, deregulation, a booming pre-pandemic economy, conservative judges—including three Supreme Court Justices—and a foreign policy that emphasized peace through strength. These are not the acts of a conman using the party—they are the accomplishments of a president who changed it for the better.
Conclusion: Political Critique Shouldn’t Be Personal Smears
Ultimately, Eilene Workman’s post reveals more about the left’s emotional revulsion to Trump than it does about Trump himself. Her assertions, heavy on speculation and light on evidence, seek to pathologize Trump’s character rather than engage with his record. But millions of Americans who voted for Trump—many of whom had never supported a Republican before—did so not because they were "duped," but because they saw a leader who spoke to their struggles, championed their values, and delivered on his promises.
As the 2024 election approaches, conservatives are not retreating from Trump—they’re rallying behind him because of his results, not despite them. Attempts to psychoanalyze and vilify him won't erase four years of achievements, nor will they erase the very real hope he gave to forgotten Americans who finally felt seen.
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