The curious birth of English America
Donald Trump delivered a speech emphasizing the English roots of American culture, characterizing early settlers as bearers of British values like liberty and pride. Despite this rhetorical celebration of Anglo heritage, his administration's policies—such as tariffs on Britain and leaked suggestions of supporting Argentina's Falklands claim—contradicted a genuine Anglophile stance. The article suggests that rising ethnic identity among white Americans, particularly those of English descent, reflects broader demographic shifts and a changing sense of national identity.
- ▪Donald Trump praised the British origins of American culture during a White House event attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
- ▪The Trump administration imposed tariffs on Britain and reportedly considered backing Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, straining U.S.-UK relations.
- ▪In 2013, 99.8% of Falkland Islanders voted to remain a British Overseas Territory in a referendum with 92% turnout.
- ▪The proportion of white Americans has declined from 85% in 1960 to 60% in 2020 and is projected to fall below 50% by the 2040s.
- ▪Americans of English or Scottish descent, who make up about half of the white population, are increasingly identifying with their ancestral heritage rather than a generic American identity.
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It was the best-crafted speech of Donald Trump’s presidency. “Long before Americans had a nation or a constitution, we first had a culture, a character, and a creed,” he told guests at the White House, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Recommended Stories Pennsylvania’s treasurer blocks $1 million for Josh Shapiro’s home security one year after attack What would it take for Democrats to abandon a progressive candidate? Is it a war? A stalemate? A quagmire? “For nearly two centuries before the Revolution, this land was settled and forged by men and women who bore in their souls the blood and noble spirit of the British.” Every Briton was flattered, including this one.
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