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Civil Rights

Jan. 8, 2025

2024 election reveals seismic shift in American values

Trump's election victory highlights a divided America: some view it as a win for their concerns, others fear more chaos, revealing a shift in values that now tolerates law-breaking, racism, and disrespect for veterans.

William W. Bruzzo

Law Ofc William W Bruzzo

Will is criminal defense lawyer in Orange County practicing civilian and military criminal law. He is a 1994 Graduate of the Naval Justice School and spent seven years in the United States Marine Corps which included positions as a judge advocate, company commander and the executive officer of an H&S Company in the 4th Tank Battalion. He was honorably discharged as a major. He is also a mentor at the Veteran's Court in the Orange County Superior Court.

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Trump's election victory means something different to everyone: Some Americans see it as a validation of their concerns that they are being left behind by an elite that is more concerned about transgender people instead of those struggling to make ends meet; others dread a second Trump term and are fearful of again experiencing the chaos and violence they saw on Jan. 6, 2021.

Regardless of where Americans stand in their post-election euphoria or despair,...

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