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Reflections on Trump's Inauguration and Personal Conviction

Emalee Mahr
Jan 30, 2025
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As I listened to President Trump’s inauguration address today, I grappled with a mix of emotions: hope, skepticism, and cautious optimism that the words spoken might become reality. The speech was filled with bold declarations, lofty ambitions, and an invitation to believe again in America’s potential. But for me, it was more than j…

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A guest post by
Emalee Mahr
Active-duty Air Force member with 11 years of service, dual-military, mom of three, and former Arabic linguist now trading headphones for stethoscopes as a nurse commissioning student.
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