The next chapter in US politics looks like a movie-sequel nobody asked for. Just as Donald Trump lost power about 4 years ago his potential comeback brings more plot-twists than the original run
The political landscape shows how wrong everyone was about US voters: polls dont work ground-games dont matter‚ and expert predictions fall flat. Its like watching a completely different show than what the smart-people expected (and theyʼve had almost a decade to figure this out)
The next administration would be super-hard to predict — thats just how Trump likes it. His team splits into two main camps:
- Asia-focused realists who want to leave Europe
- Stay-at-home folks who want to cut global ties
- Pro-Taiwan group with risky ideas about nukes
Trade-wars and market shake-ups are coming: high-stakes economic changes could hit global markets hard. New tech-focused advisors might push back against old-school protectionists but nobody knows which side will win-out
Europe faces a cold-shoulder treatment. Trump sees EU as a rival not friend; heʼd rather deal with countries one-by-one than talk to Brussels. NATO might stay but with lots of arm-twisting about defense spending
Ukraine situation looks rough: US support might dry-up fast leaving Europeans to handle the mess. Middle East policy wont change much — Netanyahu would keep getting what he wants while Palestinians face more hard-times
China policy stays tough but messy: tariffs will probably go up tech restrictions wont ease but Asian allies might get mixed signals. Climate action hits reverse: expect more drilling less green-tech and zero worry about long-term effects
At home unified Republican control means big changes: Project 2025ʼs plans would reshape government agencies fast. The country stays split though – blue states wont embrace MAGA ideas and red states push harder-right