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This Is Peak Trump

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1335 implied HN points • 01 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Policy Foreign Relations Legal issues Domestic Issues
  1. Trump has been experiencing a lot of successes lately, particularly in foreign policy and legal achievements. His supporters are feeling very positive about this winning streak.
  2. He is planning to sign an important tax and spending bill on July 4, which could solidify his political agenda. This timing is seen as very significant by his followers.
  3. Trump has proven to be effective in delivering on his promises, surprising many critics who underestimated him. His recent successes have boosted his standing with his base.

Wang Jisi on U.S. society, foreign policy, & China-U.S. relations

Pekingnology • 75 implied HN points • 23 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Domestic Issues Immigration China relations Political trends
  1. The U.S. is seeing a shift in demographics, with minority groups growing faster than the white population. This change could affect the country's political landscape in the future.
  2. Trump's approach to immigration is complex and may not significantly stop illegal immigration. The U.S. is unlikely to become closed off completely due to its reliance on immigrants for economic growth.
  3. China and the U.S. still have areas for cooperation, especially in trade and technology, despite their rivalry. Both countries benefit from maintaining some level of engagement.

Trump’s Foreign Policy Revolution. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1460 implied HN points • 25 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Elections Government International relations Domestic Issues
  1. Trump's foreign policy has changed the way America interacts with the world. Now, the U.S. is taking a different approach, acting more like a country that wants to change international rules.
  2. Many Ukrainians feel let down by Trump after believing he could help them find peace. They've removed American flags from their gear because they no longer see the U.S. as a symbol of freedom.
  3. Apple is making a big investment in the U.S., which is linked to Trump's tariff policies. This shows how companies are adapting their strategies based on the current political climate.

March 7, 2024

Letters from an American • 12 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential campaign Foreign Policy Domestic Issues Party Dynamics
  1. The Republican Party is solidly behind Trump, with previous contenders suspending their campaigns and key figures endorsing him.
  2. President Biden continues to emphasize unity and reaching out to a broad range of supporters, while also highlighting the contrast between MAGA Republicans and other groups.
  3. Biden delivered a strong State of the Union address outlining key challenges such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, domestic issues like the attack on the Capitol, and the need to address climate change and income inequality.
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