politics
April 2, 2026
To a world at a loss as to how to handle Trump, I say this: the only answer may be to wait him out
A great effort will be needed to undo the damage once the US president has gone. But with the constitution unable to bring him to order now, that is what we must do
TL;DR
- The US simultaneously pursues advanced space exploration and threatens to bring Iran "back to the stone ages."
- President Trump's foreign policy is driven by personal vanity and a quest for global disorder, not national interest.
- Existing constitutional checks and balances within the White House have failed to curb Trump's impulses.
- The article criticizes threats to bomb Iran's water desalination plants, noting potential catastrophic retaliation.
- Congress and the Supreme Court have been largely inert, cowed by Trump's influence.
- Upcoming midterm elections are seen as a potential turning point, possibly leading to a Democratic majority and congressional oversight.
- Trump's alienation of allies and threats to abandon NATO are discussed as destabilizing actions.
- The 22nd Amendment, limiting presidential terms, is presented as a potent safeguard.
- European powers are advised to remain aloof from the Iran war and focus on their own union's security.
- The author expresses optimism that damaged US global standing can be repaired after Trump leaves office.
- Cooperation with Europe and putting aside Brexit-related issues are suggested as ways to navigate the current global challenges.
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