Staff Reports
American elites have laid bare their disdain for former President Donald Trump, but a recent revelation casts a shadow on the authenticity of that animus. The depth of their hatred seems less about genuine loathing and more about a fear of the truths Trump represents. This fear was glaringly highlighted when Oprah Winfrey took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, only for the Trump campaign to unleash a long-forgotten love letter Winfrey penned to the real estate mogul more than two decades ago.
The letter, dated January 11, 2000, is a real gem where Winfrey lauds Trump, thanking him for his integrity. She infamously commented on feeling “weepy” after reading his book excerpt and expressed a fondness that could only be rivaled by the undying loyalty of a golden retriever. In a moment that left many scratching their heads, she cheekily suggested how great it would be if they teamed up to run for office. It’s quite the plot twist for Oprah—an ardent supporter of today’s Democratic agenda—who was once ready to campaign alongside the very person she now cavalierly vilifies.
Trump Team Drops Bomb During Oprah Winfrey's DNC Speech as Past Letter Comes Back to Haunt Her https://t.co/SvEgL7bk4W
— JoAnna Czerski (@CzerskiJoanna) August 23, 2024
This nostalgic journey down memory lane isn’t just for the faint-hearted. Trump’s own appearances on Winfrey’s show back in the ’80s provide a treasure trove of foresight that has aged like fine wine. Young Trump could be seen voicing his concerns about America’s dependency on freeloading allies and unfathomable trade deals. His declarations at the time make one wonder whether, in hindsight, Hollywood’s darlings ever really knew who they were dealing with.
The abrupt transformation of figures like Winfrey is telling—elites only seem to wake up and turn on Trump once he began threatening their hold on power and privilege. Fear, as they say, makes strange bedfellows. Journalist Kyle Becker recently highlighted that the Hollywood elite’s shift in attitude began the moment Trump became a formidable opponent, one who exposed the deceit and corruption lurking beneath the polished surface of their carefully curated lives.
The backlash forms an interesting contradiction for these so-called paragons of virtue. They accuse Trump of various heinous traits, all while failing to provide any rebuttal to his claims. It’s clear that they are frightened, trapped in a bubble of globalism and elitism that Trump has boldly pricked. Unable to confront the undeniable truths he puts forth, their response has been to demonize him, painting him as the embodiment of evil. This is not just an emotional response; it’s a desperate attempt to cling to their crumbling authority.
In a nutshell, while the elite may channel their vitriol towards Trump, it is evident that what truly drives their criticism isn’t just hate, but a robust fear of losing their grip on the reins. In the world of elitism, image and power reign supreme, and in Trump, they see a reflection of everything they dread. Thanks to a letter from decades past, the hypocrisy of their current condemnation becomes starkly apparent.
