Donald Trump has roared back to the presidency, capping off a four-step journey from political irrelevance to political supremacy. As he plans his return to the White House, consider how he will make the most of his first 100 days in office.
europe and ukraine
Donald Trump will be given a job in Europe. Euro-elites are still suffering from Trump derangement syndrome. British Foreign Secretary David Lamy once called President Trump a “neo-Nazi sympathizer.” London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, likened President Trump to a fascist dictator.
But no matter how much our hard-nosed politicians try to ridicule him, President Trump has to deal with Europe. The most pressing issue is Ukraine. President Trump has promised to end the war. If you fail, you will be criticized harshly. A bloody stalemate reigns there and fresh faces are needed to break it. Is that Trump?
President Trump must understand that arrogant intellectuals in Europe will denounce any effort to end the war as an angry appeasement measure against Russia. For these people, it means nothing more than regime change in Moscow. Just having anything to do with President Putin will likely cause the media to criticize President Trump here. Please ignore.
But be careful not to appease Putin. A balance must be struck between Europe's desire to humiliate Moscow and its instinct for peace. The latter would be better, unless of course Putin gets the message that he can do whatever he wants. My advice: Don't give in to Europe's thirst for war with Russia or Putin's arrogant delusion that Eastern Europe is his. Careful diplomacy is essential.
Any dealings with Europe will require such caution. Sadly, ours is a continent dominated by the “globalist” EU, but President Trump is more committed to better ideals of sovereignty and nationhood. Israelphobia is rampant in Europe, but President Trump naturally supports Israel. President Trump has responded decisively to Europe's irrational elites beyond its borders without giving them the Trumpian confrontation they want to legitimize their careers. must be taken. Get involved, but don't play their game.
Brendan O'Neill He is the chief political reporter for Spike magazine in London.
courtroom
In an obscure incident in 1958 cooper vs aaronthe United States Supreme Court declared itself for the first time to be the final and binding arbiter of constitutional disputes. Since then, the courthouse has become the center of our cultural struggle. Therefore, there are few things a president can do that are more impactful than appointing new federal judges and justices.
During his first term, President Donald Trump appointed jurists loyal to the Constitution and the rule of law. That effort is now starting anew. Trump will likely nominate at least one or two new Supreme Court nominees sooner or later. There are many attractive options. But my former boss, Judge James C. Ho, who was nominated by President Trump to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, has shown remarkable courage and boldness and is the best of them all.
President Trump should also direct the Attorney General to dismiss certain activist lawsuits brought by Merrick Garland. The highlight case of this Supreme Court justice is USA vs. Scumettiincluding Tennessee's ban on so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors. This lawsuit is a political violation of Tennessee's sovereignty to protect vulnerable children from gender ideology, and the Trump Justice Department should drop the lawsuit..
By contrast, Mr. Trump could take the baton from Mr. Biden in an antitrust case against Google's online search monopoly. The lawsuit was first filed in 2020 by then-Attorney General Bill Barr, and a Washington, D.C.-based federal judge just vindicated the case in a landmark ruling in August. .
Finally, there is the matter of law. President Trump must resist the temptation to offer a “peace pipe” to those who tried to indict and imprison him. The right way to end legal problems is to fight. First, President Trump should direct the Justice Department to launch a new special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden's shady foreign business dealings.
Josh Hammer is a senior consultant at the Article III Project and host of “The Josh Hammer Show'' and “Josh Hammer's America on Trial.'' ×: @josh_hammer.
Israel and the Middle East
Donald Trump's return to the White House will mark a major shift in US Middle East policy. His regional record brought a sigh of relief to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who hailed Trump's “historic return” as a “powerful recommitment” to U.S.-Israel relations.
President Biden's administration often left Jerusalem's hands tied. Policies such as opposing Israeli military operations in Rafah and threatening to withhold weapons sent mixed signals to countries fighting terrorist organizations.
President Trump's first term took a decidedly different course. He recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, moved the US embassy there, recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and brokered the Abraham Accords. Now, there is a new possibility emerging that these agreements could be expanded to include Saudi Arabia and create a powerful counterweight to Iran.
President Trump has made it clear that he is ready to confront Iranian aggression head-on, a sharp contrast to the Biden administration's reluctance to escalate the conflict, which encouraged Iran and its proxies. President Trump urged Israel to take decisive action, giving it greater freedom to wage war against Iran and its proxies.
Trump's return also signals a tougher U.S. stance on Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Given the campaign's focus on this issue, it is prepared to increase pressure on Qatar and Turkey to use their influence against Hamas, potentially breaking the current impasse.
In particular, don't expect President Trump to promote a two-state solution. He is well aware that such an approach is unrealistic for the time being, given the lack of a united Palestinian leadership committed to peace.
Domestically, President Trump has promised to address anti-Semitism on college campuses by holding educational institutions accountable for the safety of Jewish students. With executive order and new push for the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, new president may finally push universities to take the threat of Jewish hatred more seriously
Aviva Klompas He is a former head of speechwriting at the Mission of Israel to the United Nations. infinite israel.
law and order
As President-elect Trump returns to the White House, he will need to prioritize policies that prevent crime while strengthening communities. This task is daunting, but not impossible. Here's how he succeeds.
First, President Trump must implement immigration policies that secure the border and stop the illegal drug trafficking that fuels criminal activity. Well-managed border security policies not only protect our country, but also reduce the burden on law enforcement and social service agencies.
President Trump also needs to ensure that federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to adequately staff and provide force. For example, the police force in my hometown of Chicago is near an all-time low, and ultra-progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced plans to cut nearly 500 more officers this year. President Trump must help reverse this trend by increasing the number of police officers while equipping precincts with tools to speed response times and increase transparency.
Communities most affected by crime are often underserved in other important areas, such as education, mental health, and after-school programs. Investing in community-based initiatives such as mentorship, job training and mental health services can provide alternatives for people at risk, especially young people. One such program is based in Illinois. riseprovides education and employment training to people before and after incarceration in Illinois prisons. An administration that prioritizes community programs – rear election. Beyond voting during voting periods, we understand that effective crime prevention begins with opportunity.
Finally, with economic instability a major driver of crime, the President will promote job growth, support efforts on affordable housing, and ensure that all Americans have access to quality education. You need to be able to receive it. President Trump's first administration saw a dramatic drop in crime. Nationally, homicides decreased by 6.8% in 2018, and violent crime decreased by nearly 4%. According to the FBI. With targeted and comprehensive policies, President Trump canfrom above, so that such success is repeated.
Janno Caldwell is a political analyst for Fox News Channel. Caldwell Public Safety Institute.
