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Summary
Donald Trump’s re-election has sparked fears of an “imperial presidency” as he plans to expand presidential power, backed by a compliant Republican Congress and Supreme Court.
Trump’s agenda includes dismantling federal agencies, mass deportations, cutting education funding, restricting transgender rights, and a renewed “America First” foreign policy, potentially isolating the U.S. and straining alliances like NATO.
Critics warn of authoritarian tendencies, with plans to target political enemies and loosen rule of law constraints.
Civil society groups anticipate resistance, but experts fear Trump could invoke extreme measures like the Insurrection Act to quell opposition.
To be very fair there is value to experts confirming something that is already widely speculated, and there are organizations and groups who need to prepare for likely Trump actions. It’s just that in this case what they’re confirming is obvious and therefore not very useful.