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Nov 2024
14m 6s

Why Trump will be ‘unleashed’ in 2025

ABC
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Donald Trump won the election, so what should we expect once he’s in the oval office next year?

Kim Hoggard, a former staffer during the Reagan and George H W Bush administrations, says presidents can feel ‘unleashed’ during their second term. 

Today, she explains why voters chose to ignore all of Trump’s flaws and embrace his populist pitch. 

She says Trump’s victory is a fundamental shift for America, driven by voters prioritising economic concerns. 

Kim Hoggard also discusses Trump's policies, including mass deportations and sweeping tariffs, that could reshape America’s future. 

She warns that Trump’s second term could bring significant ideological shifts and increased authoritarian tendencies.

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Kim Hoggard, a former staffer during Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations

Key Topics:

  • Donald Trump election victory
  • Populist politics in America
  • Economic concerns 
  • Illegal immigration
  • Presidential power
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