In Trump's 2011 CPAC address he specifically calls for a relaxation of immigration restrictions for Europeans . . . that we should re-create an America that was far more stable and more beautiful. . . . No other conservative politician would say those things . . . but on the other hand pretty much everyone thought it . . . so it's powerful to say it. . . . Clearly {there's} a normalization process going on.
In Michael Wolff's book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," he highlights a notable moment from Donald Trump's 2011 CPAC address where Trump advocated for a relaxation of immigration restrictions specifically for Europeans. He expressed a desire to recreate a more stable and beautiful America, which set him apart from other conservative figures, many of whom privately shared similar sentiments but would not openly articulate them. This willingness to vocalize controversial opinions gave Trump significant appeal.
Wolff underscores the broader implications of Trump's rhetoric, suggesting a normalization of ideas that previously might have been considered extreme within conservative circles. This boldness in expressing what many thought but were afraid to say illustrates a shift in the political landscape, allowing for a new discourse that challenges established norms around immigration and national identity.
