And with “Commander in Chief,” she’s knowingly opened herself up to blowback, a risk many progressive singers have not taken. Of course, Lovato has every right to express herself through her art. Whether or not they find him personally off-putting is irrelevant Trump has been a boon for those who see opportunity in his chaos. Americans are encouraged to succeed for their own benefit, not to help others rise along with them. But selfishness is woven into the very fabric of “the American dream.” It if wasn’t, “socialist” wouldn’t be thrown around as an insult. ![]() Going back to her single’s first line, Lovato sings about selfishness like it’s something to be ashamed of - something we should overcome as children when we learn to share our toys. They wouldn’t have been silent as sexual assault accusation after sexual assault allegation was levied against the candidate. Members of his own party would have spoken out during his campaign as he mocked people with disabilities and stoked racially motivated hatred. The president would have been impeached last December, or even before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would have consistently shared the most accurate and up-to-date information about the novel coronavirus instead of allowing Trump’s administration to influence messaging for its own gain. John Cornyn would speak out against the president publicly, instead of claiming he has voiced opposition behind closed doors. ![]() Elected officials like Texas Republican Sen. If we did live in the country this song describes, former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and other Justice Department officials wouldn’t have enforced Trump’s directive to have children separated from their parents at the border, as The New York Times reported early this month. As Republicans race to confirm his Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in what many have characterized as a bid to ensure that Trump is declared the victor of a contested election, this kind of sentiment is narrow - and even naive. Lovato’s song paints a picture of a monster operating individually and unchecked, while the rest of the country watches in horror. While this tremendously momentous election hinges on Americans not becoming complacent about Trump’s cruelty, it’s just as important to remember that he’s never acted alone.
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