Donald Trump and Us
IF Donald Trump is as bad as some think he is:
xenophobic (fear of foreigners),
anti-immigrants (much less green cards issued in the next 4 years), and
protectionist (very high tariff to limit imports from China and other parts of Asia),
then we may all need 80-20 more than ever before.
Let's see politics from Trump's perspective: He was elected by whites, while minorities largely opposed him. He won by a big margin in electoral votes. So to ensure his success for the next 4 years and his re-election, he doesn't need to court minorities, he only needs to consolidate his white base. That
could mean tough times for us.
However, Donald Trump also said, "I will be president for all Americans." I like to believe him. I also think we need to buy additional insurance. The best way to protect ourselves is self-empowerment.
80-20 is not just saying "buying additional insurance", we are doing it. 80-20 is actively organizing a loose coalition of all national organizations in all components of the AsAm community. It is called Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC).