In any nation, the divisions in society are magnified by any leader who focuses on them, especially when the leader uses the existence and fear of those divisions for political advantage.
Divisions both matter less and can be healed or harmonized by any leader who focuses on shared interests including national and local security, including racial and class equity and opportunities; on the national economy, including all sectors, workers as well as employers; on the nation's reputation and opportunities to help other nations; and on the future good of the nation and the world, including setting an example of honorable service, humility, and respect and compassion for others; demanding and relying on truth in public policy and discourse; working to have government live within its means (except in emergency - as families sometimes have to do); slowing down climate change and mitigating the harm it causes; improving public education, including adult education, and making it more available; deterring and prosecuting domestic corruption; and never rewarding any significant abuse of power.
