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The News Agents - USA

What will a second Trump term actually look like for America?

Dec 5, 2023
Former US ambassador Matthew Barzan discusses the dangers of a second Trump presidency. The podcast explores Trump's relationship with religion and evangelicals. It also looks at Biden's communication challenges and the importance of democratic engagement. The speakers discuss perceptions of a Trump second term in Europe and explore the case of George Santos, raising questions about tendencies in politics.
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Quick takeaways

  • In a second Trump term, there is a threat of authoritarian control with a smaller inner circle and disregard for democratic norms.
  • The Biden administration faces challenges in countering the perception that Trump's policies were more beneficial for the economy and foreign interests.

Deep dives

Donald Trump's relationship with evangelicals and faith

Donald Trump has no problems discussing his relationship with God and Jesus Christ, particularly when appealing to his base of evangelical voters. Trump has garnered support from this demographic by fulfilling his promise of appointing conservative judges to the Supreme Court and working to overturn Roe v. Wade. Despite his personal history and unconventional behavior, Trump has managed to maintain the loyalty of many evangelicals who view him as a champion for their values.

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