Donald Trump hasn’t even taken the oath yet and already acts as the undisputed master of the United States. Meanwhile, the Biden administration seems to have evaporated into political and media nothingness. Who really governs? Trump, live from Mar-a-Lago.
Joe Biden has become an extra in his own presidency. His only notable intervention recently? Two graces. The first for a poor turkey at Thanksgiving, as tradition dictates. And the second, more controversial, for his son Hunter, entangled up to his neck in legal disputes.
Exit through the back door
Frankly, what an exit from the stage for a man who has devoted his entire life to politics. After decades of service, Biden concludes his term with a gesture that will generate more ink than his entire record: pardoning his son, after swearing he would never do it. He leaves the White House as a good protective dad, but certainly not as a respected icon of American history.
Meanwhile, Trump is wasting no time. Barely elected, he embarked on a series of appointments that defied all logic. Robert Kennedy Jr., a notorious anti-vaxxer, propelled to the head of the Health Department. The father of Jared Kushner, ex-convict, appointed ambassador to France. A former Fox News host placed in Defense. In short, a casting worthy of a reality TV show.
Exit conventions
We have to recognize one thing: Trump is not afraid to break the mold. He explodes the codes with an audacity which, strangely, seems to please. It’s not just an electoral victory that he won, it’s a tidal wave of acceptance of his “me-I” style. He’s already in charge, and he doesn’t care much about conventions.
One thing is certain: here, we will not escape the spectacle of this colorful presidency. Get ready, because the Trump show, season 2, is already starting to rock.
