Opinion

Trump Seeks to Bring Back Best of the '80s, Like Reagan Sought to Restore Best of the '50s

By Randy DeSoto May 16, 2024 at 7:00am

It’s interesting to note that Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign and Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2024 campaigns have essentially the same slogan: Make America Great Again.

To be precise, Reagan’s slogan was, “Let’s Make America Great Again,” which Trump shortened to “Make America Great Again” or MAGA.

#OTD July 17, 1980
Ronald Reagan:
“… a great national crusade to make America great again.” pic.twitter.com/WuaOWUzX9Z

— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) July 17, 2022

The question is what particular time in American history were the two leaders hoping to bring back.

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Randy DeSoto

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 4,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars