Trump’s Got Big Plans If He’s Elected in 2024 – It’s Already Being Called His ‘Revenge Term’
Trump’s Got Big Plans If He’s Elected in 2024 – It’s Already Being Called His ’Revenge Term’
Depending on where you stand on the political/ideological spectrum, former President Donald Trump represents one of two wildly different things:
- For Democrats and leftists, he’s a looming dictatorial boogeyman that will destroy this country
- For Republicans and conservatives, he’s one of the very last glimmers of hope to save this country
Ironically enough, both of those divergent sentiments are rooted in the same two things: The increasing likelihood of a second Trump term and whatever plans Trump would bring to that hypothetical term.
“‘A revenge term’: what would another four years of Trump look like?”
It is a cold day in Washington. A crowd is gathering on the National Mall for the swearing-in of the 47th president of the United States. At noon on 20 January 2025, Donald Trump places his hand on a Bible, takes the oath of office and delivers an inaugural address with a simple theme: retribution.
This is the nightmare scenario for millions of Americans — and one that they are increasingly being forced to take seriously. Opinion polls show Trump running away with the Republican presidential nomination and narrowly leading Democrat Joe Biden in a hypothetical match-up. Political pundits can offer plenty of caveats but almost all agree that the race for the White House next year will be very close.
This is where Smith and his employer’s left-leaning vibes come through: “The fact that there is a more than remote chance of the twice impeached, quadruply indicted former US president returning to the Oval Office is ringing alarm bells.”
Hilariously, Smith opted to quote failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on an episode of “The View” to illustrate how alarmed the masses were.
“‘I think it would be the end of our country as we know it,’ Hillary Clinton, who lost to Trump in 2016, said on the ABC talkshow The View this week. ‘And I don’t say that lightly,’” Smith wrote.
Oh, brother.
New flash, Mrs. Clinton: The “country as we know it” is not doing too hot right now. Maybe the end of that would be okay.
But enough fear-mongering from the Clintons, what could possibly make up something so sinister as to be labeled a “revenge term”?
“Trump has promised to pardon January 6 insurrectionists in a second term. The Axios website has reported on his plan to dismantle the ‘deep state’ by purging potentially thousands of civil servants and appointing ideological loyalists. A recent New York Times newspaper article told how his team wants to fill the White House and government agencies with aggressive rightwing lawyers who would not challenge the expansion of presidential power,” Smith explained.
It’s funny because if you break that down for a conservative (or even moderate or Libertarian) here’s what they would hear: “Trump is going to free overly-punished and incarcerated Americans, he’s going to dismantle the ‘deep state’ (that one was easy to translate), and he doesn’t want to be stymied by nosy little pencil-pushers haranguing him every step of the way.”
That all sounds great, honestly. (The Guardian’s article includes a lot of genuinely questionable stuff Trump is purporting to do, but everything is couched with “discussing how” or “considering invoking”-type qualifier.)
Smith would then quote Allan Lichtman, a history professor in Washington.
“It would be a disaster for America,” Lichtman said. “He’s already made it very clear that his second term is going to be a revenge term. He’s going to use the power of government to persecute and prosecute his enemies and to cement his own power, or at least the power of his allies and cronies.
“He’s already shown he has no respect for the law or for the traditions of American democracy and so a second Trump term would be very frightening. The overwhelming consensus of scientists is that we are getting close to the point of no return on climate change and four years of Trump would be a disaster for the planet. He wants to drill and dig and burn.”
Again, for most Americans, drilling and digging to bring down the excruciating cost at the gas pump would probably be a good thing.
Now, to be completely fair, this all brings to mind an uncomfortable truth: Trump didn’t accomplish nearly what he needed or wanted to do in his first term.
Due in no small part to those nosy little pencil-pushers, Trump had much of his agenda stymied in his first presidential term. Government bureaucracy and thick, red tape hampered Trump virtually anytime he tried to enact “America First” legislature.
If things are to be different and more effective in his second rodeo, some of these oh-so-scary changes may be necessary.
Because if Trump is really going to drain the swamp, finish securing the border, and bring this economy back to its former glory, he simply can’t be hamstrung government muck.
(And to be clear, this writer isn’t worried about any sort of dictatorial takeover like the left is because of a novel political concept called “checks and balances.”)
Look, if Trump were to get a grade on his first term, you have to give him an “I” for “incomplete.” Trump still has a lot of work left to do.
That’s why it’s so important to make sure he gets that second term, no matter how much the left wants to kick and scream and cry about it.
Why does the author caution against labeling Trump’s potential second term as a ”revenge term” and emphasize the importance of understanding multiple perspectives in discussions about Trump
S, anyone who opposed him, and anyone he perceives as a threat to his authority. It would be a complete disregard for the principles of democracy and the rule of law.”
Again, the biased language is palpable. It’s worth mentioning that this is an opinion piece, not news reporting, but it’s still important to recognize the underlying agenda.
So, we’ve established that Trump’s hypothetical second term is being dubbed a “revenge term.” But what would this revenge actually entail? The article goes on to provide a laundry list of supposed actions Trump intends to take, such as targeting political opponents and purging the government of perceived disloyalty. But when you remove the sensationalism and look at the core of the issues, it’s clear that these actions can also be interpreted as efforts to restore transparency, accountability, and loyalty within the government.
Is there a possibility that Trump would use his power to settle scores? Perhaps. But let’s not pretend that this is something unique to him. Politicians of all stripes have used their positions to exact revenge and silence opposition in the past. It’s a sad reality of politics.
The article concludes with a chilling warning: “A second Trump term would be a dark chapter in American history, one that would fundamentally alter the fabric of our democracy and our standing in the world.”
But isn’t that the whole point of democracy? To allow the people to choose their leaders, and to accept the consequences, whether positive or negative? If Trump were to be reelected, it would be a reflection of the will of the people – for better or for worse. It’s not for the media or pundits to decide what the people should want or what is best for the country.
Ultimately, the labeling of Trump’s potential second term as a “revenge term” is a subjective interpretation fueled by political bias. It’s important to critically analyze and question such narratives, rather than accepting them at face value. Regardless of one’s personal opinions on Trump, it’s crucial to approach these discussions with an open mind and a commitment to understanding multiple perspectives.
Only time will tell what the future holds for American politics. For now, let’s focus on fostering respectful dialogue and democratic processes, rather than resorting to fear-mongering and divisive rhetoric.
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