What will a second Trump presidency bring?: Explained

New dawn: A demonstrator protests at the San Ysidro crossing port on the U.S.-Mexico border, during International Migrants Day on December 18. | Photo Credit: AFP

Despite these estimates, it is highly likely that Mr. Trump will push for expedited deportations to uphold his campaign promises. During his first term, the Trump administration deported nearly 1.5 million people, a number close to that of President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration and significantly lower than former President Barack Obama’s record of almost 3 million deportations over eight years.

### What impact might this have on U.S. foreign policy?

Mr. Trump has made bold claims, without providing specifics, that he can resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Hamas dispute. In the case of the former, he has stated his intention to end the war even before taking office, linking his approach to stopping the flow of American funds to Ukraine and insisting that NATO allies reimburse the U.S. for war expenses if they seek military assistance against Russian aggression.

Regarding Israel, the new President has criticized the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza, despite his previous support for Israel by relocating the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem during his first term.

### What supports Mr. Trump’s objectives?

While details of the Trump 2.0 administration’s policies remain unclear, one thing is certain: Mr. Trump has a strong mandate from the 2024 election results. Additionally, he will benefit from institutional support, with control over the federal government trifecta. This implies that the White House will likely receive greater cooperation from Congress in passing policies and may see favorable rulings from a sympathetic U.S. Supreme Court.

Published – December 29, 2024 02:17 am IST