In the early weeks of Trump's second term, two notable moments emerged that reflect a hopeful resistance-driven perspective. Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon at the National Cathedral urged Trump to show mercy towards marginalized groups, while Rep. Brad Sherman defended FEMA's role in disaster response during a roundtable with Trump. Both appealed to principles of pluralism and rational governance. However, Trump's dismissive remarks towards Budde and Sherman reveal a continuation of his resistance to empathetic leadership, contrasting with calls for compassion from figures like Dave Chapelle.
In 2025, it requires an impressive amount of mental gymnastics to believe that Trump would be interested in empathy.
Trump criticized Bishop Budde's sermon, calling her 'nasty in tone' and 'not compelling or smart,' reflecting his dismissive attitude.
Representative Sherman emphasized FEMA's importance, stating 'you need to be able to deploy thousands of people' during disasters.
Dave Chapelle urged Trump to 'have empathy for displaced people,' illustrating a widespread desire for compassionate leadership.
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