June 25, 2018 7:29 am

Scott Thompson: Trump supporters are getting the disruption they voted for

By Scott Thompson Radio Host 900 CHML

President Donald Trump speaks at a Nevada GOP Convention in Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nv., Saturday, June 23, 2018.

AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

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There is no doubt U.S. president Donald Trump is a bull in a china shop.

His arrogant style and thin skin have given the world plenty to talk about, and most of it negative. On any given day Trump does more to draw attention to himself (with his self-inflicted tweets) than any other past leader, and most of it divisive.

The current immigration issue occurring along the U.S./Mexican border of separating families is another perfect example.

Donald Trump is pointing out an issue that has been plaguing governments around the globe for years: what to do with the mass influx of people fleeing persecution from other countries.

In doing so, Trump is also pointing out everything that is wrong in America.

His supporters elected him for only one reason, to be disruptive, thus forcing change.

WATCH: Professor Brian Calfano talks about Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy flip-flop

Trump is constantly attacking the status quo. Voters are attracted to that mantra because the status quo has been letting them down for decades.

That’s the message.

I’m not here to defend Donald Trump.

Whether consciously or not, Donald Trump is forcing America to talk about its dark underbelly. He is drawing attention to issues politicians don’t want to talk about.

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We cannot allow all of these people to invade our Country. When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, bring them back from where they came. Our system is a mockery to good immigration policy and Law and Order. Most children come without parents…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2018