Top Three Reasons Why Donald Trump Shouldn’t Be the Next President

A new study has found evidence showing a correlation between the rise in Trump voters, and the rise in inductions into the Ku Klux Klan. Researchers at the University of Stanford, after analyzing data released from the U.S. government poll system, and comparing it alongside to data released by the KKK in relation to new members, have found and confirmed a correlation between Trump's voters and the KKK. Within an interview conducted on May 12, 2016 with NBC1, the "Imperial Wizard" (highest leadership position) of the Klan stated, "I think Donald Trump would be best for the job. The reason a lot of Klan members like Donald Trump is because a lot of what he believes in, we believe in. We want our country to be safe." Expounding upon that, he said that he believes his group supports Trump because they support his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the country.

In a country built upon the key ideas like freedom for all and equality, what place does racism and sexism have, especially in the highest civilian office of the United States?

While there has been no official comment released from the Trump campaign, should Americans be concerned that the Republican nominee is inspiring hate groups and inciting higher voting numbers from these groups? According to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Donald Trump is "a national disgrace" in this regard. As the President of the United States of America would have to conduct business with men and women from all over the world, from many different races, isn't it extremely important to have a President who will do what is best for the country and not what his racist ego wants? Mr. Powell previously served as a four-star general under three other Republican presidents, along with being the former Secretary of State.

During the interview conducted on June 12, 2016, Powell stated that while Trump's campaign appears to be doing well, Trump "is in the process of destroying himself" by affiliating with hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and even sexual offenders. This is referencing Trump's choice of having Roger Ailes as his campaign adviser. Ailes was previously the CEO and on the chair board of Fox News, however left due to a sexual harassment investigation. Within Trump's campaign, the top two groups that he was having trouble reaching support with are females, and non-caucasians. One would think that Trump would be focusing on bringing these groups more into his supporters' ranks, however by aligning himself with the KKK and known sexual offenders, like Powell said, Trump "is in the process of destroying himself". People might say that what he does is stupid or idiotic, but "to go on and call him an idiot just emboldens him" and increases his drive to win the presidential race.

Along with drawing on the political advice of a known sexual offender, Trump isn't one to hold back remarks, especially if they are aimed at objectifying women. Some of the more well known comments include, "If Ivanka weren't my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her", "Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president? I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not supposed to say bad things, but really, folks, come on. Are we serious?" Tying this back to the idea of conducting business with all races, of both genders, is Trump really the ideal person for the job?

Simply stated, Donald Trump has no military experience except insulting and degrading those that do. The most Trump has done military wise, was go to a private military academy during school. His complete lack of understanding of the military was shown when he claimed that his prep school was just like going to war. "I always thought I was in the military," stated Trump when asked in an interview. Because he went to a military academy and had training in his teens, he was in the military? That doesn't seem to add up. Further destroying his own credibility of "being in the military", Trump actually avoided the draft for the Vietnam War four times by receiving student deferment. Upon graduating and being declared fit for active duty, Trump yet again received deferment and chose to not join the military.

In this pressing time, when conflict and war loom around every corner, the United States needs a strong leader that has the understanding of the military. With Trump, there is an obvious lacking of that understanding and experience.