Five Powers Converge, The Strongest in History?
In recent days, the news of Trump's victory has flooded the internet. Perhaps Trump's strong comeback was expected by many, but the result of Trump and the Republican Party winning a majority in the Senate came as a surprise to many. Considering that the Republicans already hold a majority in the House of Representatives and have a dominant voice in the Supreme Court, this means that Trump will strongly control the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the government, becoming the "most powerful president in American history."
Trump announces victory in the presidential election. Trump: Five powers unified, taking a strong position. The United States has always had a political tradition of the separation of powers, with the executive, legislative, and judicial branches independent of each other and mutually checking each other to prevent the abuse of power and ensure the freedom and rights of citizens. However, by January next year, the United States, which has been separated into three powers, will be completely integrated into one force. Trump, who is about to begin his second term, will achieve the unification of five powers and consolidate his authority.
Party Power. With the rise of Trump and the outbreak of the Capitol Hill incident, a new political landscape centered around Trump gradually formed within the Republican Party. In the year, the Republican Party regained control of the House of Representatives, and establishment figures like Liz Cheney were expelled from the core, with the entire party gradually uniting under Trump's banner. Today, the Republican Party is unprecedentedly united, and Trump's authoritative position is unchallenged. Any political figure seeking advancement within the party must pledge loyalty to Trump, making the Republican Party nearly a "Trump Party."
Executive Power. The President of the United States holds the highest executive decision-making power in the nation, and the "three branches" of the U.S. government are actually dominated by the executive branch. After Trump's strong return, he will focus on building a loyal administration team, establishing a comprehensive "Trump Cabinet" version, and fully charging towards the goal of "Making America Great Again."
Legislative Power. In the United States, legislative power is exercised by the United States Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. As of the date, the Republican Party has secured control of the Senate with a majority of seats, and maintains a significant lead in the House of Representatives elections. Unexpectedly capturing the Senate and predictably winning the House of Representatives, after successfully commanding "one government and two houses," Trump has absolute authority in various legislative matters.
Judicial Power. Judicial power is exercised by the United States Supreme Court and various federal courts. Currently, among the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, there are six who lean towards the Republican Party's conservative faction, with three of them being personally appointed by Trump during his previous term. During his second term, Trump may appoint another one to two conservative justices. With such a clear numerical advantage, the Supreme Court will become a solid bastion for Trump, safeguarding the implementation of his political policies and protecting him from political persecution.
The power of public opinion. Unlike before, Trump's return this time also comes with absolute control over public opinion. Elon Musk, who is betting the entire election process on Trump this year, is the master of a globally renowned social media platform. Not only did Musk provide Trump with substantial campaign funds, but he also brought powerful public opinion influence. Musk called on people to vote for Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Four years ago, during the presidential election, Trump was almost abandoned by everyone and narrowly escaped imprisonment. Now, Trump has unified five powers and is adorned with glory, a concentration of power and influence that is perhaps unprecedented in American history.
Trumpism: "America First," What is the Value? The President's Powerful Authority and the Public's Low Sense of Gain. This U.S. election is taking place under the dual pressures of two major wars worldwide and the U.S. being highly divided. Trump's comprehensive victory did not stem from the popularity of his policies but from the difficult choices of those who were deeply disappointed with the Democratic Party's governance, disillusioned with the globalization process, and severely dissatisfied with their own circumstances. For the lower class, resorting to desperate measures and placing hope in the radical businessman Trump cannot truly address issues such as rising prices and declining incomes. For those opposed to Trump, his rise to power means the U.S. is heading towards "dictatorship," and Harris' campaign cry that "Trump is comparable to a fascist" reflects the true thoughts of some citizens. For the elite, many are gradually losing faith in the U.S. political system. Since this year, influenced by the vicious struggle between the two major parties and internal strife within the parties, many legislators have become deeply disappointed with U.S. politics and have resigned. Whether the powerful leader can truly meet the expectations of the American people and whether the U.S. can truly achieve "greatness again" remains a big question mark.
American Isolationism and the Betrayal of Allies. On the international stage, Trump also made enemies everywhere. He hoisted the banner of "America First" and pursued extreme self-interest, showing no mercy even to allies. Building "tariff walls." Trump has always adhered to extreme trade protectionism policies. He explicitly stated that if he were elected president again, he would impose tariffs as high as % on all foreign goods. In the future, the term "trade war" may once again become a high-frequency word that people around the world hear every day. Another wave of "withdrawal from groups." During his first term, Trump repeatedly withdrew from international treaties such as the Paris Climate Agreement, the Iran Nuclear Agreement, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, citing "America being taken advantage of." This time, Trump, who is making a comeback, has only increased his aversion to multilateralism and is likely to threaten to withdraw from international treaties again. Collecting "protection fees." Trump threatened NATO member states during his previous term that if they failed to meet the target in defense spending, the United States would withdraw from NATO. Trump's running mate, Vance, also stated that NATO cannot just be a "beneficiary of welfare." Trump also claimed that "Taiwan must pay protection fees if it wants the United States to provide protection." This may explain why American allies congratulated Trump on his successful election on the surface, but behind the scenes, they were full of worry and anxiety. Locking up "technology." During his first term, Trump imposed strict controls on the export of semiconductor technology. In the "Trump era," he is likely to continue strengthening the "small yard, high walls," especially in areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum information, where he will continue to increase pressure on competitors to ensure the United States' absolute lead in high-tech fields. Undoubtedly, Trump's series of actions will inevitably weaken the relationship between the United States and its allies and accelerate the disintegration of the international system centered on the United States. Trump's "America First" policy during his first term has already caused strong backlash against the United States itself, causing widespread resentment among countries around the world. Now, the "King of Understanding" is making a comeback, with unprecedented power, and it is uncertain what kind of storm the world will face...