How much support does a President need to change our System of Governance? Trump’s win was broad, but not deep. Under 50%, with a popular vote 41st out of 44. Four Dems won the Senate in states Trump won. The GOP will have the smallest House majority in over 100 years. Is remaking our System of Governance Trump’s primary goal, and why voters elected Trump?
Are Democrats arrogant? Do they view working-class Americans as mostly stupid? How much did focus on Race and Gender project “wokeness” and turn working-class voters against Democrats? David Brooks says the White Liberal view of America is wrong, and the biggest divide today is not about Race or Gender, but the “diploma divide”. Are Democrats accepting this tough message?
Trump promises to declare an emergency and use our Military to deport 10M+ Undocumented Workers. Can economic and civil chaos be avoided, as most are workers who have been here for years? Stephen Miller is in charge. His mantra: “America is for Americans and for Americans only.” Border czar Homan says there will be no exceptions. How will this play out in Blue states where Governors resist? Will businesses balk at losing their workforce? How will the Military respond?
Thune is new Majority Leader, beating MAGA alternatives in a secret vote. Will Thune be a rubber stamp for Trump, or will he support Congress as a separate but equal Branch?
How big a role did Social Media play in this election? Has the internet replaced traditional News Sources in how important information is received, especially for younger voters?
What qualifications does Matt Gaetz have to run the Justice Department?
How qualified is Pete Hegseth, Fox News host and military veteran to be Secretary of Defense? Main responsibilities: (1) the defense and security of our nation, (2) supporting the men and women in the Department of Defense who ensure it. He sees Liberals as “domestic enemies”, and women unfit for combat. He appears to have vetting issues. Will he be confirmed?
What are the Pro’s and Con’s of RFK jr. as head of Health & Human Services - RFK Jr’s says the system has been co-opted by malign corporate influences (Big Pharma, Big Ag, Big Food) to keep the public unhealthy and then prey upon them to upsell an escalating number of expensive pills and shots for life. RFK argues that they have captured the health agencies and the medical research ecosystem to support their business model. And then there is his anti-vaccine beliefs.
What may be the benefits of DOGE? – Musk and Ramaswamy will head the Department of Government Efficiency. They will look at improving or dismantling agencies.
What happened to Vance in all of this? Has Musk replaced him in the eyes of Trump?
How much might Trump need to work through both sides in Congress to get things done? The House remains in Republican control, but remains closely divided. Republicans have a slim majority. How much power do Traditional Congressional Republicans have? Are there any? Are MAGA Republicans the only persons who have power? Is Trump even a Republican or Conservative?
How does Trump’s full support of Netanyahu help Israel? How might it affect relations with Iran? Would peace be any closer? What about Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel?
Biden approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles to strike inside
Russia. Putin warns NATO that Russia may now use a nuclear response to more escalations.
What now?
What are the qualifications of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be Trump’s Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security? What may be her objective? What’s the risk vs. reward?
Consider Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence – She is a former Democrat. Detractors say her lack of experience, and record of Russia-aligned public statements could undermine the ability of the United States to acquire intelligence from allies and partners.
Your thoughts about Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.
Trump’s Draft Executive Order would create a Board to Purge Generals. It could fast-track removal of admirals
Will Trump pardon J6 felons who are in prison? Will most Americans see that as OK?
Trump’s plan
for Education - eliminate
the Dept. of Education - cut federal funding - promote Christian Nationalism -
attack teachers’ unions - give public money to for-profit private schools. Federal
School budget includes the following - which were not mentioned and will
be deleted when the department is dissolved
· Student Aid - $135,263,035,472.54
· Special
Education - $19,421,646,189.33
· Special Institutions for Persons with Disabilities, Education - $152,361,000.00
How much may personal revenge and retribution play out? Will Trump purge disloyal Federal employees? Use the Justice Department to attack political enemies? Pardon January 6 “Patriots”?
What moves might Biden and the Democrats try to make during the Lame Duck period before Republicans take control? Will they try to change the Supreme Court?
Is it practical to build a Dome over the United States? Is The Wall a good idea?
Is Project 2025 now much more of a reality? What happens now with Health Care? With Women’s Rights? Do the American people support Project 2025 radical change to the Right?
Will we now have government by Strong Man, instead of our historic democratic process and Constitution? Will Trump govern as an authoritarian like Orban in Hungry, who he admires?
Are all of Trump’s many legal problems gone?
