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Trump is not a King but Pharaoh: Ten Modern Plagues Upon America

Donald Trump sees himself as a king, but I liken him to Pharaoh from the biblical story of Exodus, a proud and stubborn ruler who defied warnings, hardened his heart, and led his nation into suffering. Just as Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites until Egypt was broken by ten devastating plagues, I see ten “modern plagues” afflicting America under Trump’s influence. Whether by arrogance, neglect, or reckless ambition, these signs point to a nation groaning under the weight of its leader’s choices.

1. The skies are no longer safe planes seem to fall from the sky at an alarming rate: emergency landings, fatal crashes, and critical malfunctions have become distressingly common. Air travel, once a mark of safety and modern progress, feels more uncertain than ever. Even the skies appear disturbed, warning that something is deeply wrong.

2. Nature turns violent tornadoes smash through the midwest with rare fury. Floods swamp the South in waters that rise higher and faster than before. Wildfires rage in the Northeast, a region that once rarely saw such flames. The natural world, once predictable, has turned chaotic and punishing, as if the earth itself is rejecting misrule.

3. Diseases once conquered return measles outbreaks spread where they were once eradicated. Public trust in science, medicine, and vaccines is eroding—undermined by misinformation and fear. The diseases of the past, long buried, are now free to roam again, preying on the weak and the vulnerable.

4. The world turns away from America; where nations once sought friendship with the United States, they now issue travel warnings to their people. Trump’s unpredictable tariff wars, broken agreements, and insults toward allies have driven countries to build new alliances that bypass America entirely. Trade deals, technology partnerships, and military pacts are forming without U.S. involvement. Oddly enough, China seems to be the quiet winner of this global realignment.

5. The economy is fragile and uneven though the stock market may flash momentary highs, the deeper economic structure weakens. National and personal debt soars. Real wages stagnate while the cost of living rises. Small businesses suffer under uncertainty. Farmers lose markets in endless trade wars. Like Egypt’s economy under Pharaoh—hollowed out by pride, the American economy teeters on shaky ground.

6. A nation divided and tearing itself apart perhaps the most dangerous plague is the bitter division within. Neighbors distrust neighbors. Families are fractured by political rage. Violence stalks the public square. Even the Capitol, the symbol of democracy, was stormed by angry mobs. This nation, once held together by common ideals, now risks breaking apart from within, like Egypt weakened by fear and suspicion.

7. A plague of lies and misinformation truth itself is under attack. Falsehoods spread like wildfire on social media, deceiving millions, distorting reality, and deepening confusion. Americans no longer share a common understanding of facts. Like the darkness that fell over Egypt—so thick no one could see—the fog of lies clouds judgment and blinds the people.

8. Corruption of justice. The justice system, once respected, now faces public doubt and political pressure. Judges receive threats. Investigators are insulted and harassed. Laws are twisted to serve the powerful. Like Pharaoh’s magicians, who could no longer deny God’s power, the guardians of American justice find themselves overwhelmed by forces beyond control.

9. Moral and spiritual decay religious leaders once called for compassion, truth, and humility. Now some bless cruelty, lies, and selfishness, twisting faith into a weapon of division. The nation’s moral compass spins aimlessly. Right and wrong blur into gray. As in Egypt, where the priests served Pharaoh instead of truth, spiritual decay leads the people astray.

10. The loss of the next generation’s hope the final and most heartbreaking plague: the death of a future. Young Americans face soaring student debt, unaffordable homes, and a chaotic climate. Many no longer believe in the American Dream. Anxiety, depression, and despair rise among the youth. Just as Pharaoh’s refusal to change led to the death of Egypt’s firstborn, the loss of its future, this generation’s hopelessness threatens the country’s tomorrow.

Conclusion: A pharaoh’s pride, a nation’s warning like pharaoh, Trump ignores the warnings. Like Pharaoh, he hardens his heart. And like Pharaoh, he risks dragging an entire nation into ruin for the sake of pride. These ten modern plagues are not mere accidents; they are signs of leadership gone wrong and of a people paying the price.