President Joe Biden uses his Farewell words Wednesday to address what he called the nascent oligarchy in the United States. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Google Analytics seems to show that many Americans have no idea what they're talking about.
“Today, oligarchy is taking shape in America. It is filled with wealth, power, and influence that threatens our entire democracy. Our basic rights and freedoms and justice for all moving forward,” Biden said. in his address– “We are seeing the consequences across America.”
Biden compared current officials to those running the country. During the 19th century– “More than a century ago Americans stood up to the robber giants of the day. and destroy those assets,” he said. “They are not punishing the rich. They are just creating wealth based on rules that other people have.” Biden added that creating public labor rights “It keeps us on the path to building the largest middle class. The most prosperous century the world has ever seen.” He concluded: “We must do it again.”
Google search analysis shows confusion over Biden's use of the word “oligarchy.” Searches that are increasing rapidly For “Meaning of Oligarchy” and “Definition of Oligarchy” from the top five states. where word searches are highestThree of those states (Nebraska, Iowa, and Wyoming) went to Trump during the election.
In homage to Eisenhower's departure speech. Biden also used his speech to call out what he called a “Technology Industry Center” which he said represents A dangerous “conglomeration of technology, power, and wealth” in the hands of a few. “Americans are being buried under a deluge of misinformation and disinformation that fuels abuses of power,” the president said. “Free media is collapsing. Editors are disappearing Social media stops fact-checking. The truth is shrouded in lies of power and profit.” This is certainly true of the Silicon Valley tech moguls. Help Trump Win It had some influence on Biden's decision to include it in his speech.
There's no telling whether the people who voted for Trump are the same people who have never heard of “oligarchy,” although it would make sense that there would be some crossover between the two demographics. The Trump campaign hasn't been very quiet about the fact that they plan to institute plans and policies specifically designed to benefit the rich while throwing the rest of America south. By the way, 50 percent of the voters Voted for him already.–
Now the Trump administration is playing a role. It is clear that it will be one of the richest administrations in the country's history. Trump himself is a billionaire. The same goes for Elon Musk, his new politician Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk's partner for DOGE, an organization designed to destroy the federal government. He is also a billionaire. Trump's nominees To lead the Ministry of Education Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Interior Ministry of Finance and NASA
Since being elected Those close to Trump have openly supported policies that would benefit the rich. With the rest of us having to bear the burden. In pursuit of a balanced federal budget Right-wingers have suggested reducing Social Security. Government health insurance and Other federal programs designed to distribute benefits to Americans. At the same time, Trump promised Reduce taxes on the rich—a movement that will conflict Increase the deficit to trillions– Trump also introduced end of tax about social security benefits which will Dry up the program's income.thus threatening some programs 79 percent of Americans believes that “it should not be reduced in any way”