OPINION
— Trump’s second term is a whirlwind of theatrics — executive orders, tariffs, and controversial policies driven by spectacle rather than strategy. From Musk’s unchecked influence to dubious foreign deals, governance feels like performance art, B. Jay Cooper writes.
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Opinion Polls
— Radical right Reform UK surges ahead in Westminster voting intentions, overtaking Labour and the Conservatives for the first time. With momentum building before May’s local elections, its rise threatens the traditional two-party dominance and reshapes the political landscape.
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US Tariffs
— Donald Trump’s tariff policies spark uncertainty, with fluctuating trade taxes targeting Canada, Mexico, China, and the EU. The UK may escape, but global supply chains and economic stability remain at risk.
Trump 2.0
— Donald Trump’s administration faces renewed allegations of fascist signaling, fueled by Elon Musk’s controversial salute. Past far-right associations, pardons, and coded messages spark debate over Trump’s ties to extremism.
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Dictatorship
— Donald Trump may face “lame duck syndrome” by 2026, echoing Vladimir Putin’s past constitutional manoeuvres. If Trump allies push to amend term limits, it could signal his bid for extended power.
Latin America
— Donald Trump’s deportation dispute with Latin American countries risks alienating the region, driving nations towards regional alliances, BRICS, and China — eventually undermining US influence.
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UK Economy
— Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to accelerate UK economic growth, but Brexit hurdles, fiscal constraints, and bureaucratic delays pose challenges. Ambitious plans demand private sector support, decisive execution, and immediate fiscal action.
Donald Trump
— Donald Trump’s use of Village People’s disco anthems at rallies highlights a paradox — gay liberation-era music fueling a conservative movement. Despite queer origins, nostalgia and spectacle override political subtext for MAGA audiences.
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Germany
— Germany’s CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, has shifted rightward on immigration, passing a Bundestag vote with the support of the far-right AfD, breaking a political firewall. This controversial move intensifies Germany’s polarised election climate.
UK-US Relationship
— Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s overlapping terms create diplomatic uncertainty. Historical tensions suggest a strained relationship, exacerbated by past criticisms. Starmer faces transactional Trump diplomacy, challenging UK-US ties amid major global policy disagreements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
— Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has disrupted the tech industry with its low-cost AI model, challenging US chip sanctions and shaking investor confidence. Its success questions big tech’s expensive AI strategies, forcing price drops and sparking fears of an industry-wide downturn.
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