My family eventually escaped from occupation at by armed RU communist soldiers. My POV is different from those born in America. We got here bc of DDE's program for HU refugees.
Let's get real. Thee problem is the Republican Party after Eisenhower, a compassionate, honorable leader for the People.
After Kennedy assassination (was RU involved after Cuban Missile Crisis?), GOP was epically pissed off after Southerner LBJ enacted Civil Rights laws, making amends for cruel, racist Dixiecrats & deplorable Christian KKK. The aftermath was GOP's "Southern Strategy" to woo racists to build their (unpopular) base.
Nixon also betrayed US by lying to prolong Vietnam War. Fmr actor Reagan decided to blame the Govt for wasting the Public's tax $$ on the Public, said Treasury money should be given to (subsidize) corporate "job creators" in the form of Tax cuts. Problem is another lie, nothing trickles down. Wealth is redistributed to the Rich; Fed min wage is still $7.25. Defense Dept/MIC became spending priority rather than Public's HEW.
Bush 43 changed world forever by starting 2 foreign wars (Iraq w/ lies abt WMD, Cheney/Halliburton wanted oil), 'shock & awe' deployment supposed to be quick. We were in Afghanistan for 20 years. He lied abt strong economy (Great Recession), brought in his lawyer who helped Bush steal Y2K election from GE winner, Al Gore & made Roberts SC Chief Justice. Scalia changed 2nd Amendment to include personal use of guns. NRA became a major GOP donor. Oh, can't forget Bush let the Assault Weapons Ban sunset bc it was working, therefore wasn't needed.
Trump lies abt everything (WaPo counted, but NORMALIZED 30K+ lies by a sitting Prez, as if no big deal. We knew Trump was Putin's assette at the Helsinki betrayal. He didn't care abt evidentiary proof, bc of Putin's "strong, powerful denial."