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Trump's Second Term: Unilateral Actions Spark Authoritarian Fears

2/1/2025

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In his second term, President Trump swiftly enacted executive orders, envisioning a "golden age" despite backlash from a spending freeze that left many bewildered. His administration's unilateral governance and foreign policy, especially regarding Europe, hint at a troubling drift towards authoritarianism, igniting fears for civil service independence and global stability.

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In his second term, President Trump swiftly enacted executive orders, envisioning a "golden age" despite backlash from a spending freeze that left many bewildered. His administration's unilateral governance and foreign policy, especially regarding Europe, hint at a troubling drift towards authoritarianism, igniting fears for civil service independence and global stability.