Donald Trump’s second term appears overly ambitious, leading to turmoil both domestically and internationally. His desire to implement sweeping changes across every sector simultaneously is proving to be reckless.
Policymaking and implementation should happen gradually and with care — often so subtly that the public hardly notices. Instead, Trump's grand announcements, aimed at appeasing the public, are followed by drastic decisions made without analyzing potential consequences. This reflects a concerning lack of foresight and empathy.
Even Bill Clinton, during his term, downsized the federal workforce under the guise of cost-cutting. But he did so quietly, avoiding public outrage. In contrast, Trump’s open declaration of federal job cuts has triggered nationwide protests condemning the mass layoffs.
Since returning to office, Trump has laid off thousands of federal employees, imposed steep tariffs impacting global trade, and contributed to rising inflation.
The U.S. stock market is already bleeding, with households affected nationwide. Despite this, Trump dismisses concerns about a possible recession, even suggesting he’s not thinking about it; a statement that sent further shockwaves through financial markets.
With all sections of society feeling the pressure, public frustration is mounting. Many now regret their votes. The question remains, will this chaos continue unchecked, or will there be course correction?
J.P. Morgan has projected a 60% chance of a global recession; an alarming statistic. In short, Trump’s volatile rhetoric and impulsive actions are jeopardizing both the U.S. and world economies.
