Dan Peña’s Viral Video and Trump: The Billionaire’s President Exposed
A Resurfaced Video Shows How Trump’s Allies and Their Wealthy Elite Really View the Working Class
The Billionaire’s Christmas Card
A two-year-old video of Dan Peña, self-proclaimed “trillion-dollar man” and Trump supporter, has resurfaced, and it’s just as revolting now as it was when it first appeared. In the clip, Peña stands in front of a lavish Christmas tree, practically buried in a mountain of opulent gifts, and declares, “That’s what Christmas is supposed to look like.” It’s a sneering display of wealth and arrogance, perfectly encapsulating how Trump’s billionaire allies view the rest of us: as poor, unworthy, and beneath them.
This isn’t just about Peña. It’s about the entire culture of wealth-worship that Donald Trump built into his presidency. Trump didn’t just normalize greed—he made it aspirational. He became the ultimate symbol of the billionaire’s dream: exploiting workers, dodging taxes, and wrapping it all up in a tacky bow of performative patriotism and phony faith.
Peña is the perfect example of the kind of person Trump represents. These are the people who back Trump, not because they believe in his politics, but because they know he’s the ultimate billionaire’s president—a man who will always choose the ultra-wealthy over the working class.
A President for the Billionaires, by the Billionaires
Trump has always been a billionaire first, a politician second, and a populist dead last. While his MAGA base chants slogans about draining the swamp and bringing back American jobs, Trump and his wealthy allies are busy carving up the country like it’s their personal holiday ham.
Dan Peña’s video is a snapshot of this mindset. It’s not just the grotesque wealth on display—it’s the complete lack of empathy. Peña isn’t celebrating Christmas; he’s rubbing his wealth in the faces of those who can’t afford to keep the lights on this holiday season. And Trump’s presidency gave Peña and his ilk the green light to do so openly.
Think about it: Trump’s tax cuts overwhelmingly benefited billionaires like Peña. His labor policies weakened unions and worker protections, ensuring that the wealth stayed at the top. And his relentless attacks on social safety nets like food stamps and healthcare made it even harder for working-class families to get by.
But it’s not enough for these billionaires to profit off the backs of everyday Americans—they have to mock them too. Peña’s video is a reminder of how little respect Trump’s billionaire backers have for the people who chant his name at rallies.
The MAGA Cult: Worshipping the Rich Who Mock Them
Here’s the real tragedy: millions of Trump supporters would see Peña’s video and make excuses for it. “He’s just telling it like it is,” they’d say. Or, “That’s tough love.” It’s the same cognitive dissonance that keeps Trump’s base loyal, even as his policies actively hurt them.
Trump has convinced his followers that he’s one of them. Never mind the fact that he lives in a golden penthouse, owns private jets, and brags about dodging taxes. Somehow, he’s managed to sell himself as a man of the people.
And Peña’s video? It’s a crack in that facade. It’s a rare, unfiltered look at how Trump’s billionaire allies truly see the MAGA faithful. To them, you’re not a movement—you’re a stepping stone. You’re not citizens—you’re pawns.
A War on Christmas—and the Working Class
Dan Peña’s video isn’t just a flex of wealth; it’s part of a larger war. Not the so-called “War on Christmas” that Trump and his allies love to rant about, but a war on the working class. The manufactured outrage about Starbucks cups and holiday greetings is a smokescreen, a way to keep people distracted while the billionaires laugh all the way to the bank.
Trump’s entire presidency was a lesson in this strategy. His rhetoric about bringing back jobs and fighting for the little guy was always a distraction. The real work was happening behind the scenes: tax cuts for the rich, deregulation for corporations, and policies that made it harder for the average American to get ahead.
Peña’s Christmas tree is a symbol of this betrayal. It’s not just an opulent decoration—it’s a middle finger to every hardworking American who bought into Trump’s populist con.
Trump’s Legacy: A Nation Divided by Wealth
The resurfacing of Peña’s video is a timely reminder of Trump’s legacy. He didn’t unite the country—he divided it further. Not just along political lines, but along economic ones. He turned wealth into a weapon, using it to pit Americans against each other while shielding himself and his billionaire friends from accountability.
Peña’s sneering message—“This is what Christmas is supposed to look like”—is a perfect encapsulation of that legacy. It’s a reminder that for Trump and his allies, the holidays aren’t about generosity or community. They’re about power and dominance.
The Real Spirit of Christmas
So what do we do with this? How do we fight back against the Peña-Trump version of Christmas, where wealth is worshipped and the working class is mocked?
We reject it. We reject the idea that wealth equals worth. We reject the culture that tells us to idolize billionaires while demonizing the poor. And we reject the politicians who enable this exploitation, whether they’re standing in front of a golden Christmas tree or a red, white, and blue stage.
This Christmas, let Peña’s video serve as a wake-up call. The people at the top don’t care about you. They never have, and they never will. It’s up to us to build a future where the holidays—and our lives—aren’t defined by their greed.
Trump may be the billionaire’s president, but he doesn’t have to define our America.
Pena is a huge prick! He’s got some serious mental issues
The recent funding bill passed by Congress shows how Maga and Mumps value the billionaires more than us. Heather Cox Richardson explains that bill better than I ever could.
https://open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/december-21-2024?r=47ydmw&utm_medium=ios