Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that no president has stood up to oligarchs more than Donald Trump. The article counters this assertion, arguing that it was the oligarchs who supported Trump’s rise to power and that he serves their interests. It discusses how oligarchy, defined as the rule by a few wealthy individuals, has historically undermined democracy in America, referencing past oligarchies during colonial times and the Gilded Age.
The article highlights the growing wealth inequality since 1980, where the share of wealth owned by the richest has surged while the bottom 90% stagnates. It criticizes Trump’s administration for appointing numerous billionaires and fostering an environment where wealth translates directly into political power. This situation exacerbates the divide between democracy and oligarchy, distracting citizens from their plight and fueling societal tensions.
It calls for a collective movement to address these issues by reducing the influence of money in politics, strengthening labor unions, and promoting economic democracy. The article posits that like past movements against oligarchy, the current discontent may spark a significant push for systemic reforms, positioning this moment as an opportunity for change.
