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Donald Trump and the unmooring of patriotism and democracy  

Americans have come to recognize the inaugural address as a standard of patriotism, an incoming president's judgment on civic virtue and a vision of American exceptionalism. From Lincoln's Summons “The better angels of our nature.” FDR's intonation “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” President Kennedy's call “Ask not what your country […]

Danica Patrick says she’s tired of hiding her patriotism

Former NASCAR star Danica Patrick told a crowd of Republican supporters that she's tired of being criticized for her patriotism and plans to speak out about it from now on. At the Donald Trump and J.D. Vance event, the former driver mentioned her upcoming appearance at Turning Point USA's America Fest in December 2023. During […]

Harris, Trump clash over patriotism and the military

The battle between Harris' and Trump's campaigns over patriotism and military service has intensified, marking the latest controversial attack during the election cycle. Democrats have slammed former President Trump over reported clashes between campaign staff and cemetery officials at Arlington National Cemetery last week, while Republicans continue to raise questions about the military service of […]

‘There Is a Muscular Patriotism Associated with Kamala Harris’

CNN senior political commentator Van Jones said on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” that Vice President Kamala Harris, a potential 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, has a “fierce sense of patriotism.” “It’s like the difference between what’s called cheap patriotism and deeper patriotism. This is deeper patriotism, not raw patriotism. They’re arguing that the value of freedom […]