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The Road Ahead: America’s Political Priorities in 2025 The First Year of Trump 2.0
From deconstructing the federal government to pursuing personal retribution, here’s what Democrats and concerned Americans can expect — and how we must respond.
The Road Ahead: America’s Political Priorities in 2025 The First Year of Trump 2.0
As America braces for the second term of Donald Trump, the political landscape is poised for seismic shifts.
With the former president’s stated intentions to “drain the swamp” and a track record of authoritarian tendencies, 2025 could mark a pivotal year for the future of democracy, governance, and societal norms.
From deconstructing the federal government to pursuing personal retribution, here’s what Democrats and concerned Americans can expect — and how we must respond.
Dismantling the Federal Government: The “Administrative State” in Peril**
Central to Trump’s agenda is the aggressive rollback of federal agencies and the weakening of the so-called “administrative state.”