Trump’s Wild Bunch returning to power signals not just a change in leadership but a focus on substance over style. Trump’s first term had a steep learning curve, and it showed. We could be forgiven if we use his first-term performance as a gauge to measure what to expect in his second term; however, there are fundamental differences this time. Many underestimate Trump to their detriment. Democrats trying to Trump proof their localities are a viral sign of just how wrong Dems read the election and why Trump is coming for them. Donald Trump is a quick learner with a mandate he plans to exploit! Let’s start with the first thing that will change—strategy.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you can already see the structural changes from first term Trump vs. today: fast, out-of-the-block, decisive picks that imply loyalty to a cause, not just to Trump personally. Musk and Ramaswamy don’t need the power trip or the money. The same can be said for other Trump picks, there is a sense that this time is different, historic even. Trump insiders know that there is a Trump playbook that puts essential priorities first, like gaining control of the federal bureaucracy and living within our means.
Much is blamed on the internal political discord in our country for the falling respect our country garners here and abroad. Please make no mistake; falling respect is more than just a distraction; it is a brick wall that can hinder change under Trump. Regaining our self-respect through excellent strategy followed by successful execution comes first, leading to our countrymen feeling better about their country. The underlying reason we have been unable to adequately respond to a range of issues is the secondary effects of poor leadership across the board.
Trump promises to fix:
- An out-of-control budget process that delivers continuing resolutions instead of actual budgets
- An inconsistent foreign policy frequently at odds with well-thought-out national priorities
- The lone superpower on earth swatting gnats while ignoring vital geopolitical issues
- An inability to discipline our decision-making process and make long-term measurable progress at home and abroad.
- A complete failure of messaging, domestically and away, paints us as feckless, unsophisticated, and unreliable.
A disciplined political process has evaded us for a generation. Like cancer, that lack of discipline spreads to the entire body. If Trump can accomplish a single thing, accountability within our government that encompasses fiscal, operational, and logical goals, everything else will tend to fall into place.
We are only a step away from some nations where you see elected representatives having fistfights in their legislatures. The other day, the president of one of our close allies in South Korea thought it was a good idea to declare Martial Law after failing to get his priorities through South Korea’s legislative body. We are but a hair’s breadth away from those kinds of shenanigans. Oh, wait! Remember Representative Jamal Bowman pulling the fire alarm in the Capital to delay a budget vote the Democrats were about to lose? Caught red-handed, the Democrats, who were in the majority, refused to censure him. DC courts slapped him on the wrist and told him to be a good boy from now on.
A once proud, fat, happy country has been reduced to the average mean of today’s civilized societies, no longer as exceptional as we once were. Is this what we want for our country, children, and legacy? Something has to change, and by the grace of God, Donald Trump, described as an autocrat, insular, and demanding fierce loyalty, will be taking the oath of office for his second and last time next month. For every failure of decorum, for his penchant for breaking norms and rules, and for his no-excuses America First agenda, Trump is coming out of the gate strong.
Trump’s Return – A New Era of Ambitious Goals:-
A new Trump administration promises to bring back a new era of big ideas that only America can achieve:
- Peace in the Middle East
- No more forever wars
- Fairtrade in place of free trade
- Cost containment and a move to a balanced budget
- The end of the “free lunch” mentality that is the main product of the Deep State
- The return of raw patriotism, the lack of, has depleted our military ranks and destroyed our warrior ethos, heralding our undoing if not changed.
- Accountability:Without which, the center cannot hold, and America would have become but a footnote of history
To break the bureaucratic inertia ingrained in our systems, Trump will necessarily have to set priorities, taking on each issue in turn. As part of a need to bring focus and priority to America’s existential issues, Trump should declare a national emergency with clear objectives that address the above problems and then communicate regularly, explaining the how and why of what we must do and the beneficial results it will deliver to America and the world.
To be successful, Trump is already moderating his rhetoric as he transitions into governing a vast bureaucracy, bending it to his vision. With the help of many good cabinet and other picks, Trump’s dream can now be spread across the entirety of the Federal government. I think we can all agree it’s high time we did something different.
The American public, Republicans and Democrats, our military, and lobbyists all have a long track record of waiting out a new administration with the admonishment
“I’ve seen ’em come, and I’ve seen ’em go”
resonating. Trump’s vision of America will not just fall into place; it will be a war of wills. I hope every American roots for Trump. This is our last best shot at revitalizing our country and returning to a better time for America and the world. It is perhaps that last part that is so important to keep in mind. Trump’s strategy to fix America also restrains tyrants in other countries from filling a vacuum our leadership and policies create.
God bless America.
Allan J. Feifer—Patriot
Author, Businessman, Thinker, and Strategist. Read more about Allan, his background, and his ideas to create a better tomorrow at www.1plus1equals2.com.
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