.....based on racism.
Good article here addressing this fact.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/worl...cism-1.4271574
Quote:
While most presidents would seek to unify the nation, Trump turned to the impulse that has been the guiding force of his presidency – division.
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[quoteTrump’s promulgation of the birther theory that Obama was not born in America, his subsequent introduction of a ban on travel from some Muslim-majority countries and edict that four American congresswomen of colour should “go back” to their countries, have been a constant drumbeat throughout his political career.
The president is not solely to blame. His instinctive ability to play to the lowest common denominator and appeal to people’s worst rather than best instincts is his skill as a politician and communicator.][/quote]