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Trump's Second Year: Expanding Power and Challenging Norms

1/21/2026

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On January 20, 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump marks one year since his second inauguration.
He has expanded executive power, challenged constitutional norms, and altered the federal government structure.
The article analyzes these developments by revisiting insights from guests in the On Democracy series.
Beginning with Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, the review traces expert perspectives.

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Story summary

On January 20, 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump marks one year since his second inauguration.
He has expanded executive power, challenged constitutional norms, and altered the federal government structure.
The article analyzes these developments by revisiting insights from guests in the On Democracy series.
Beginning with Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, the review traces expert perspectives.