I was at President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally – leftist media completely failed to cover it

I attended the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, and let me tell you, what I saw with my own eyes and heard with my own ears is not what I read in the mainstream media. It was completely different. Not even close.

Contrary to media reports that portrayed the event as a gathering of racism, anger, and misogyny, I observed the crowd filled with joy and camaraderie. As I left the venue, my ears ringing with chants of “USA! USA! USA!,” I thought back to President Trump's latest slogan, “Make America Dream Again.” And I have to admit, for the first time in a long time, I felt like there might still be better days. But others who were there that night walked away with much darker and more sinister interpretations of the exact same events.

It's as if there were two rallies for President Trump on Sunday night. One for those who love him and one for those who hate him. Thanks to modern psychology, we know that's exactly what happened.

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The enlightening concept here is confirmation bias. This basically means looking for evidence to support what you already believe, not the other way around. So if you go to a Trump rally looking for hate, you'll find hate. On the other hand, if you go looking for hope, you are sure to find it.

Empathy requires stepping back and truly experiencing what the other person sees, even if you don't agree with it. This concept reflects the inspiring verse of Hebrews 12:15. This verse warns us of the danger of becoming blind when we become bitter. Bitter feelings arise and cause problems, which defile many people. ”

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In the world of politics, when you hold a grudge against someone, that person seemingly can't do anything right. When political opponents are truly successful, our hostility blinds us to their accomplishments. Instead, we focus on their failures, confirming our own biases and reinforcing our preconceptions. This is a vicious cycle that afflicts both sides of the political divide.

Were there any dark moments during President Trump's speech? Certainly. I wasn't there early enough to see the “comedian” make misguided and awful jokes about Puerto Rico. In fact, I wasn't present for many of the clips that were being played on repeat because the comments weren't from the headliners. While there were moments of indignation and anger (which Democrats consistently express without all media clutching their pearls), the room was filled with countless uplifting moments of hope and patriotism. But remember that it is impossible to see the moment when you are chasing hatred.

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Trump resonates with tens of millions of Americans because he does not look down on them. He doesn't make fun of their lives or people or what they like. Rather than scolding them, he empowers his followers to dream big again. He acknowledged their feelings and gave them permission to fight back against elite liberals. He challenged the status quo and emphasized that people who boast of superior intelligence because they attended prestigious schools are often out of touch with reality. He represents everyday Americans, acknowledges their struggles, and argues that they are not naive enough to question the system.

The media may characterize Donald Trump as a narcissist, but his supporters see him as a defender of their values ​​and rights.

“Are you sure it's okay?” Trump asked, pointing to obvious problems like rising crime rates, unaffordable living costs, and problematic educational guidance that tells children to confide in their teachers rather than their parents. He seeks simple solutions, whether they're popular or not, and reminds us that what we've been told is “normal” is actually never that way.

Rather than simply criticizing the current administration, Trump resonates with his supporters by not only voicing their grievances, but also offering solutions and fighting for them every day. Although the media may characterize him as a narcissist, his supporters see him as a defender of their values ​​and rights.

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If we are not careful, as with many President Trump, eliminating the other side will also exclude his supporters and those on the fence. This alienation makes it clear that voters do not believe they can support them, and they will not become their supporters. By closing off opportunities for votes, the left is reinforcing the very divides it claims to be bridging.

In other words, don't go looking for hate unless you only want to look for hate.

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