Multiculturalism And National Identity: A Comparative Analysis Of Democratic And Republican Perspectives During The Obama And Trump Presidencies

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Abstract:The main concern of this article is to examine the democratic’s and republican’s perspectives towards Multiculturalism and the national identity in the united States during Obama’s and Trump’s Terms. This paper contrasts two opposing tides, Obama’s democratic stand that endoreses the enclusive meaning of multiculturalism versus Trump’s republican stand that endoreses theexlusive meaning of natinal identity.A thematic analysis is used to identify and compare between the republican’s and the democratic’s views. This investigation shows that during Obama’s termthe democrats indoresed a multicultural respect of all citizens and call for balancing between individual’s freedom and the society unity, while during Trump’s term the republicans promoted a stong american society that respect civil laws over cultural diversity. The political ideology of both parties advocated individuals’ liberties and equality that are the fundumentals of liberal democracy. The democrats highlited diversity, inclusion, integration, and political engagement. The republicans highlited exeptionalism, constitutionalism, cultural continuity, assimilation, and exclusion of different groups. This contradictory visions shapes the political arena in the United Stated and its constant progress that keeps a balance that profits the USA positively. Keywords: Multiculturalism, National identity, Obama, Trump, Political Views