Detractors and supporters alike have said more than once that Donald J. Trump reminds them of P.T. Barnum, but the only difference is that the president’s followers mean it to be a compliment. Much like American showman, philanthropist, businessman, and politician Phineas Taylor Barnum, President Trump is not someone who can be easily pigeon-holed. That he is a man on a mission is evident after the first month of his second term closes out. So what can America – and the world, for that matter – expect from Mr. Trump as he sallies on down the road in month two of his presidency?
Trump and the New World Order
Because the president spent much of the time keeping his campaign promises to the American people in his first month as commander-in-chief, he will likely broaden his aperture and zero in on world affairs this month. That today, February 24, marks the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is not lost on Trump. He’s already been in serious discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He has made no bones about the fact that he believes all the death and destruction in this far-away land must come to an end and plans to leverage US money and power to close out this sad chapter in history.
Trump is intent on making sure that American interests are advanced in any peace agreement – thus his effort to secure Ukrainian mineral rights. The New York Times reported that a stiffer deal is on the table than what was previously suggested: “The terms of the new proposal …. call for Ukraine to relinquish to the United States half of its revenues from natural resources, including minerals, gas, and oil, as well as earnings from ports and other infrastructure.” Any peace agreement will likely come with some benefit for the US because that’s just how Trump rolls.
Meanwhile, in the Mideast, it’s likely Hamas has not forgotten the 47th president’s promise that “all hell will break loose” unless they release all their hostages. To that end, Mr. Trump sent Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Saudi Arabian officials to broker a deal. Following that meeting, “Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed a host of regional Arab leaders to Riyadh on Friday for what Saudi media described as an ‘informal brotherly gathering’ to discuss ‘cooperation and coordination,’” Breitbart reported.
Apparently, Arab leaders are scrambling to present a united front and counter a Trump-led initiative that would put the US in the driver’s seat by taking ownership of Gaza. The Arab leader’s meeting was very hush-hush, and the only public communique appeared to be a photo of the brothers standing shoulder to shoulder. Mr. Trump is likely undaunted, having had success in the Mideast last time around with the Abraham Accords. Still, he is doggedly working to straighten things out in the tumultuous region. […]
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