This past election year was one unlike any other in history. There was a lot of name calling, scandals and outrageous things said. It was not an election focused on the issues our country is facing. Climate change, the Syrian Refugee crisis, affordable health care and college debt are just a few tick marks on a long list of topics that need to be addressed.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, rolled around and the world was watching. The people of the United States cast their vote, or exercised their right not to do so, and bit their fingernails in anticipation of the final results. In the early hours of Nov. 9, for the fourth time in the history of the United States the winner of the popular vote lost the election and you, Donald Trump, became the President-elect and now the 45th president of the United States.
Many on campus and around the country cheered because they have hope in your message. Others took to the streets in protest. They were scared. Scared of the unknown future of the country they love so dearly and call home. Scared that health care would no longer be affordable. Scared of deportation. Scared of impending war.
Women became scared because the rights they have to their own bodies might be in jeopardy.
You are the first U.S. President who has zero military or political experience, but there is something you have more of that your predecessors did not, business experience. Over your years you have built one of the biggest brand empires in the world with hotels, casinos and even a hit TV show. Quickly you became a respected businessman and a household name. But there is one thing you need to keep in mind: running a country is not like running a business.
U.S. citizens are not your employees. In fact, the roles have been reversed. You have to make decisions based on the needs of the people. Health care needs to stay affordable and more jobs need to become available. There needs to be a living wage instead of a minimum wage. Laws need to be put into place to stop climate change so that future generations do not have to deal with the long-term effects.
The oath of office you took on Capitol Hill is one that your predecessors took before you and honored to the best of their abilities.
President Trump, you were elected for a reason. You are now the leader of the free world. Please understand the importance of your new position and the 300 million lives you hold in your hands.
Sincerely,
Loquitur Media
