Trump’s repeated threats to US allies mark a new and alarming departure, indicating he’ll top his first term by going more extreme

Summary

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, early indications suggest a far more extreme presidency than his first.

Despite muted resistance and attempts to normalize his return, Trump’s recent erratic Mar-a-Lago press conference signals an alarming shift.

He floated aggressive expansionist ideas, including annexing Greenland and the Panama Canal, while making bizarre remarks on January 6, domestic appliances, and windmills.

Critics warn Trump 2.0 may escalate his provocations to new levels, consolidating power and wealth, as concerns over his unpredictability and global destabilization grow.