“Trump’s re-election is a stunning political comeback for a man who left office in disgrace in 2021—defeated by Joe Biden, impeached for a second time, and widely convicted of trying to subvert the 2020 election and inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. It also marks a new era for the US and the world, reflecting the sharp rightward tilt of the American electorate, which has not only embraced Trump's demagoguery but also his nationalist "America First" agenda.
The new right-wing coalition built in recent months by Trump and his allies has enjoyed strong support among male voters, success among minorities and a large advantage among non-college-educated Americans overall. The violent rhetoric, misogyny and xenophobia permeating Trump's speeches were not taken into account.
Before he starts attracting the loyalists needed to staff his administration, Trump will enjoy his political renaissance. “We have overcome obstacles that no one thought possible,” he said."Global Times (China)"China's policy towards the US is consistent, and China will continue to build China-US relations on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation "Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to the potential impact of the US presidential election results on bilateral relations. "If the new president can learn from his previous term to better manage China-US relations, maintain cooperation and seek more outlets contact to avoid a zero-sum game and more confrontation, this will be good news not only for the people of China and the United States, but also for the rest of the world,” Jin Canrong, deputy dean of the School of International Studies at Renmin University of China, told the Global Times. Bloomberg (Bloomberg) USA) “In his first term, opposition from Congress and members of his own administration prevented Trump from implementing some of his most radical ideas. This time, he is expected to install employees who are more willing to carry out his orders into key positions in the administration. And he can point to his second election victory as proof that the public supports rethinking America's approach to the world.
Trump's allies say his unpredictability is an advantage in catching rivals off guard, and point to his record of keeping the US out of new wars during his first term as evidence that his "peace through strength" approach is working.
Some of Trump's first moves are expected on trade policy, where the president has greater powers and the ability to act without congressional approval. He has vowed to raise tariffs to levels not seen since the early 1900s, which could upend trade flows, fuel inflation and undermine growth in countries around the world." Politico Magazine (USA) "Donald Trump Didn't Steal the 2024 Election . He won them — obviously and completely. Democrats warned that Trump and his supporters were about to take over democracy. Now they must sadly acknowledge another reality: The Trump movement, no matter how much it horrifies opponents, is a powerful expression of democracy. Vice President Kamala Harris may not have been an ideal candidate—an autopsy will be conducted Wednesday morning—but she perfectly summed up Democrats' core argument: The Trump era is something that needed to be scraped from the American sole. Instead, another portion will be placed on the country's plate. His opponents don't have to pretend it tastes good. But now they need to eat it. It's not just Harris who must reckon with the reality that Trump responded to the national mood more convincingly to a larger share of Americans than she did.
Trump is the bane of a large majority of college graduates, including large numbers of conservatives and traditional Republicans. These voters send their children to campuses where disgust with Trump is an article of faith. The news media has generally concluded that the seriousness of Trump's threat to American norms — including the fact that he is a convicted felon — means it has abandoned such vague words as "misled" and instead bluntly called him a liar and a potential despot." .Neuer Zürcher Zeitung (Switzerland)“The system of checks and balances in the American constitution also applies to Trump. But Trump's character is unpredictable. There is a possibility that he will intervene in this and cause unprecedented chaos in Washington and on the world stage. He recently said he wished he had never left the White House. Americans are betting on a second Trump term." The New York Times (USA) "Trump's victory caps a remarkable political comeback for a man who was accused of plotting to overturn the election and who took advantage of frustration and fears about the economy and illegal immigration to win Vice President Kamala Harris. His bold plans to upend the political system attracted tens of millions of voters who feared the American dream was becoming unattainable and who turned to Trump as a battering ram against the establishment and the elite expert class. In a deeply divided country, voters accepted Trump's promise to close the southern border by virtually any means necessary. , revive the economy with 19th-century-style tariffs that would restore American manufacturing, and lead a retreat from international ties and global conflicts.
Trump's enduring appeal helped him overcome a bitter final phase, during which the former White House chief of staff declared that Trump met the definition of a "fascist." The label didn't stick with many voters. Instead, he will resume his role as commander-in-chief in January." Spiegel (Germany) "Widespread changes are expected in American foreign and security policy that are likely to have a negative impact, especially on Europeans. Trump views the world as a jungle in which only the rule of might applies. One of the countries that will especially quickly feel the new course is likely to be Ukraine. For months, Trump has boasted that he could end the war there in a matter of days by striking a “deal” with Russia. Thus, we can expect a 180-degree turn in American policy: by stopping arms supplies to Ukraine, Trump could force Kyiv to agree to peace with Moscow. The result for Ukraine: it may have to give up Crimea and its eastern territories, and remain in anticipation of another Russian invasion." The Washington Post (USA) "Certainly the good news is that, by all reliable indications, these were free and fair elections. <…>The contrast between Trump and Harris is striking. But this year, as in every previous four-year cycle, the people, through their representatives in the Electoral College, can choose which approach they want. Whoever ultimately wins will become the rightful President of America. Whether you support Trump or Harris, you can't love America only when your preferred candidate wins. What you can do, once the winner is known, is work within the system to ensure peace and prosperity for the next four years. That means marching, not rioting—organizing, not plotting—if you want to change the direction of the country. This is the best way to ensure that if you don't like the result, you can try again next time." Le Monde (France) "The world as Donald Trump sees it is a world that he views solely through the prism of American national interests. A world of power struggles and trade wars that disdains multilateralism. A world where transactional diplomacy replaces value-based alliances. Finally, a world in which the president of the United States reserves his harshest words for his allies but spares the autocrats he considers partners, not adversaries. Europeans rightly have bad memories of Trump's first term. The second will be even more dangerous in the context of the fact that a war is raging on their continent, waged by the Russian power <...>. If Trump, as he threatened during the election campaign, stops military assistance to Ukraine and begins negotiations with Vladimir Putin about a peace beneficial to the occupier, the consequences of such an outcome will go far beyond the fate of Ukraine alone: they will affect the security of the entire continent. The risk of split and even rupture Europe facing such a prospect is quite real. This danger is existential for the European Union; its leaders must recognize this and prepare to meet it without waiting for Donald Trump to come to power - it is long overdue." Foreign Policy (US) "Former US President Donald Trump's election victory marks the start of another roller coaster ride in US foreign policy. The president-elect is poised to recapture the attitudes of his first term: the trade war with China, deep skepticism — even hostility — toward multilateralism, a love of strongmen and Twitter deal-making diplomacy. Trump's advisers have said his "peace through strength" approach is what the country needs in this volatile moment. But this second term will bring new challenges - not least two wars, in the Middle East and Ukraine, in which the United States deeply involved. Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine before he took office, but he has yet to offer any detailed plan; his plans for peace in the Middle East are just as vague." El Pais (Spain) "The stormy finale of [Trump's] campaign sets the tone for the world order that is approaching. Champagne is bottled in Moscow, Budapest and Jerusalem. And also in the headquarters of the far right. In Beijing there is prudence and sobriety; in Paris, Berlin, Brussels and London there is caution and anxiety. In any case, you will have to deal with the White House. China knows that Trump can boost its economy with a tariff hit, but at the same time, a long-term agreement with Trump will create a very interesting geopolitical vacuum for Xi Jinping's ambitions." Al Jazeera (Qatar) "This time on the campaign trail, Trump promised to tackle a number of domestic problems, including immigration and inflation. He has also signaled that he is returning to his "America First" approach to foreign policy, signaling a turn toward more isolationism and less international cooperation. But that hasn't stopped Trump from making grandiose claims that he can end Russia's war against Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, bring peace to the Middle East and secure dominance over China, one of the US's biggest geopolitical rivals. Although there may be a gap between what Trump says and what he is actually capable of doing , experts warn that he should be taken at his word. And as the world faces countless challenges—from the climate crisis to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon—Trump's foreign policy direction will have far-reaching consequences." La Nación (Argentina) "[Argentine] government sources acknowledged today that -due to ideological and political proximity, they relied on Trump, with whom the president himself [Argentina Javier Miley] and some of his main allies have more than flexible contacts. “They know each other and admire each other,” a senior official told the publication. Political friendship between both governments will have a positive impact, diplomats interviewed by the publication suggested, while those at the Casa Rosada [the residence of the Argentine President] believe that an agreement with The International Monetary Fund will be more viable once Trump takes charge of the White House in January." "Country" (Ukraine) "Whatever position Trump takes, his very rise to power in the United States will have serious geopolitical consequences for Europe. It is more likely that very strong tensions will arise between America and the European Union. And not so much on political or ideological issues (the left-liberals ruling in the largest countries of Western Europe against the right-wing conservative Trump), but on purely economic topics. Trump regularly states that the EU, and especially Germany, is the main economic problem for the United States, as America has a negative trade balance with the European Union. Trump also demands that the Europeans bear more spending on defense in Ukraine. Therefore, the contradictions will be serious. Which could directly affect the attitude of both the US and the EU towards Ukraine, which will be out of focus for both sides during major intra-Western squabbles. This will also give Russia and China the opportunity to play their game on these contradictions. Therefore, the geopolitical landscape in Europe may change very dramatically. There is still no clear understanding of what kind of policy Trump will actually pursue in Ukraine. In his circle there are forces in favor of ending the war as soon as possible, and there are those who want its continuation or even escalation. Who will win this “battle for Trump” will determine the course of events. However, Trump's victory provides a chance for a quick end to the war. The chance that the flow of blood, tears and suffering in Ukraine will stop, that the hunt for men on the streets of Ukrainian cities will stop, that Slavyansk and Kramatorsk will not be blown to pieces, that the residents of Kherson will no longer be hunted by drones, and that Kharkov will CABs will no longer fall. A chance for peace.”The Guardian (UK)“We have just witnessed an extraordinary, devastating moment in the history of the United States. In 2016, we promised that our coverage of the Donald Trump administration would rise to the occasion—and I think it did. Throughout these tumultuous four years, we have never minimized or normalized the threat of Trump's authoritarianism, and we have treated his lies as an existential threat to democracy, a threat that came to fruition on January 6, 2021. Now that Trump is months away from taking office—with dramatic consequences for the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the health of American democracy, reproductive rights, inequality and, perhaps most of all, our collective environmental future—it is time for us to redouble our efforts , to hold the president-elect and those around him accountable. <...>Kash Patel, Trump's potential nominee for FBI director or attorney general, said, "We will go after people in the media," and "Project 2025," a blueprint for Trump's second presidency, includes plans to make it easier to seize emails and records. telephone conversations of journalists. We will confront these threats, but it will take bold, well-funded independent journalism. This will require reporting that a billionaire owner, terrified of retribution from a bully in the White House, cannot rely on.”
