Hoping President Welcomes Boatload of His Better Angels
It is widely acknowledged across the political sector that the second Trump administration will usher in a sea change within the United States that politicians, journalists, and historians will be assessing through the year 2050 and beyond. Commentary will depend on what transpires over the next 4-8 years and on the collective views of those who exercise influence and power within the public square. It is commonly believed that history is written by the winners, a view that is overly simplistic. The historical record is comprised of many voices written from various perspectives, including those that potentially can, as well as that are less likely to be ultimately reconciled with the prevailing power structure—itself, a fluctuating phenomenon. As the French philosopher, Michel Foucault has so brilliantly illuminated, the power/knowledge relationship has an indelible influence on what emerges as reality, a factor which cannot be lightly ignored. The Trump administration is...