Donald Trump's new presidency is marked by contradictions that leave many puzzled. While familiar elements from his first term are present, such as scapegoating and a cult of personality, his second term seems even more paradoxical. Many see a grand fantasy underpinning his policies, blind to social divides and global issues. Trump confidently claims that he will achieve great things despite mounting crises, reflecting a troubling disconnect from reality. He operates under assumptions that undermine established norms, like disregarding climate change and imposing tariffs, illustrating the bewildering nature of his political agenda.
Trump's presidency is a paradox, offering a political fantasy to reactionaries while presenting a terrifying intrusion of reality into the liberal worldview.
The central assumption of Trump's new term is the belief that he can accomplish anything despite sharp social divides and global challenges.
Trump's belief that the US can ignore climate crisis and impose tariffs without price increases encapsulates the dissonance of his presidential approach.
His inauguration speech, proclaiming 'the four greatest years in American history,' reflects an ambitious yet unrealistic political promise.
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