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8 reasons not to be afraid of President Trump 2.0
Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections has come as a shock to some and a joy to others, but there are good reasons to think his second term will be a success
Politics & Society
Opinion
Trump’s victory will recast American politics in his own image
As important as the analysis of this White House race will be, Donald Trump’s re-election as US president must be understood against the broader sweep of American history
Politics & Society
The legacy of Trump
The measure of Donald Trump’s legacy will be the extent of the loss of faith in the office of the president – both as a leader and an institution
Politics & Society
Dodging disease and death in the first US presidential debate
The first US presidential debate ahead of the November election didn’t proffer a winner so much as testimony to a dire political discourse
Sciences & Technology
Is Donald Trump anti-science? The data says yes
An analysis of the words and actions of past and present US Presidents confirms Donald Trump’s hostility to science, and suggests it may hurt him politically
Politics & Society
US Midterms: What you need to know
Historically, US midterms are not kind to the incumbent - but these elections could make the last two years of President Trump’s first term very different from his first two years
Politics & Society
Turmoil in Trump land
The latest revelations about President Trump’s erratic behaviour and chaotic White House will only further endear him to his supporter base
Politics & Society
Could personal insults trigger war?
As US President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un fling insults at each other, many of those watching have asked the question: could lobbing mockery lead to lobbing missiles?
Politics & Society
The creeping influence of lobbyists in Washington
Rather than “draining the swamp”, the Trump administration is opening the White House’s doors to corporate interests
Politics & Society
President Trump: 10 reasons not to be afraid
The new President won’t have a completely clear run to do what he wants. There are plenty of checks and balances to rein him in.