The article reflects on the significance of Donald Trump's inauguration, likening it to a tsunami of change with far-reaching implications. Trump's use of executive power, including an aggressive wave of pardons and policies, aims to overwhelm opposition and reshape the national agenda. His strong support and a compliant Supreme Court amplify his authority, raising concerns over his impact on areas like immigration, climate policy, and judicial appointments. With actions that seem directed at consolidating power, the long-term consequences of his rule remain uncertain but are poised to reshape the U.S. fundamentally.
Mr Trump has an electoral mandate, a compliant team...and a compliant supreme court which has already granted the president extraordinary power.
The flood of executive orders, pardons and pronouncements is intended to overwhelm and intimidate, but also to disorientate opponents.
Mr Trump's signature achievement in his first term was arguably his appointment of those supreme court judges, paving the way for the overturning of Roe v Wade.
His arbitrary reclassification of thousands of federal employees as political hires...has attracted less attention than less substantive pronouncements.
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