Big changes are coming.
Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Trump, recently stated that every single day of Trump’s second term will be a “day of thunder.” Bannon emphasized that Trump’s leadership would create a lasting impact, predicting that his time in office will be remembered as “the age of Trump.” According to Bannon, Trump understands just how close he came to political failure and now knows the weight of history rests on his shoulders.
Bannon’s remarks came amidst a whirlwind start to Trump’s second term. In his first weeks back in the White House, President Trump wasted no time implementing a series of bold executive actions. Among these moves, tech mogul Elon Musk and his newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have pushed for sweeping reforms that have shaken up Washington. Additionally, Trump has floated the controversial idea of the U.S. taking a more active role in resolving the situation in Gaza.
In his comments, Bannon likened Trump’s potential to the legacy of American greats like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, suggesting that the president’s leadership will go down in history as one of the most transformative in the nation’s history. Bannon believes that Trump’s actions will be pivotal in turning around the country, making him a defining figure in American politics for generations to come.
Meanwhile, Democratic leaders have struggled to find a cohesive response to Trump’s aggressive moves. According to some Democratic strategists, the party’s leadership has not been unified or aggressive enough in countering Trump’s policies. One such strategist, Christy Setzer, criticized her party’s inability to adapt, saying they are still operating under outdated assumptions. Setzer warned that the Democratic Party needs to face reality: the United States is now under the leadership of a formidable and unyielding president who is reshaping the country according to his vision.