Things are very quiet and everything seems to be heading in the right direction. But for conspiracy theorists, it’s TOO quiet and things are heading in the right direction TOO smoothly.
On today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show, we discussed why we shouldn’t just assume that people like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos seem to be falling in line because Donald Trump won. We have to assume that there is evil intent and the longer game is not going to play out the way things appear to be heading now.
It feels like the political winds are shifting. Major corporations and influential figures, once vocal opponents of conservative values, appear to be softening their stance. But is this sudden harmony genuine, or is something else at play? Questions linger about the intent behind these actions, and the quiet is unsettling.
Good News… Or Is It?
There’s been what some might consider “good news” lately: Vice President Kamala Harris overseeing the certification of the Electoral College vote without issue, known Trump supporter Dana White being invited to join Meta’s board, and big donations—like Apple’s Tim Cook contributing $1 million to the inauguration fund. Even traditionally “woke” companies and individuals seem eager to participate in this new chapter under Donald Trump’s presidency.
On the surface, this may feel like progress. After all, 2016 and 2017 saw widespread resistance, from riots on inauguration day to corporate backlash against the administration. But now, companies and public figures are stepping up to align with the current leadership. At least, that’s how it seems.
McDonald’s, Meta, and the Appearance of Change
Even brands like McDonald’s have distanced themselves from corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, which have long been viewed as critical parts of woke agendas. Meta’s choice to add Dana White to its board only fuels speculation about a pivot in the tech giant’s values.