I want to start by saying that some of my personal biases will be made manifest here, but only because I think my perspectives may be beginning to change.
I learned today that earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump released an official video update of his transition to the White House and the plans being set up by him and his forming administration. Everything about this video looks and sounds official. Trump doesn't look anything like his rally performances, and—honestly—the things he says he and his administration are planning actually sound reasonable to me. I think any Republican or Democrat or otherwise could agree that, if nothing else, the sentiment and purpose behind what Trump explains stems from a good cause (in other words, I think very few American people would object to more American jobs, a more secure infrastructure, or fewer government regulations). Nothing terribly radical.
Now, I have had my own opinions about Trump, but I am willing to keep an open mind. I'm not saying that I'm naive enough to think that a person's personality changes overnight, but I do have faith in the office of President of the United States (the mantle, the responsibility). I have faith in the entire executive branch (because it includes many, many employees). I have faith in our government and in our people. I have faith that things will work out.
I'm still somewhat skeptical. I know Trump was reading from a teleprompter or something, but I also think he was giving the American people his own words. He seems to be trying to reassure everyone that he will be everyone's president, even if some may not accept him as their president.
Something else that gives me hope, President-elect Trump also provided a Thanksgiving message. I am grateful for Donald Trump's video messages to America. He has been making an effort to present himself as a presidential figure to all, and I'm willing to keep an open, inquiring mind.
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