Axar.az presents an article “Now What​” by John Samuel Tieman.
Donald Trump won. More properly, President-elect Donald Trump won. Now what? A lot of folks are anxious about the future. The president-elect has promised sweeping changes. What follows is a list of some of his oft-repeated proposals.

Immigration

Donald Trump originally promised to “Build a wall, and make Mexico pay for it.” In some ways, his current proposals are a continuation of that isolationist sensibility. He has promised “ideological screening” for those who would migrate here. He wants to end birthright citizenship, which is a constitutional right. Using local and federal law enforcement, and perhaps the military, Trump plans to “close” the border between the United States and Mexico. He promises “mass deportations”. The economic impact alone of such draconian measures will likely be as complicated as it is uncertain. The emotional impact will likely be “kids in cages” times ten. Taken as a whole, his program is not so much a reform as it is a curtailment of immigration.

NATO

During his first term, Trump's interest in international relations was fairly limited and purely transactional. The president-elect has threatened to disregard Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, the article which states that an attack on one member is an attack on all members.

Abortion

During the campaign, Trump's statements about abortion were somewhat erratic. In his debate with Kamala Harris, he avoided firm pronouncements on the subject. He has maintained that the Supreme Court has done enough on the federal level when it overturned Roe v. Wade. He said he would veto any federal ban. One question is whether or not Trump will continue to enforce Pres. Biden's guidance that hospitals provide abortions in instances of medical emergencies.

Muslim Ban

The president-elect has promised to renew his ban on immigration from several Muslim-majority nations. Mr. Trump had such a ban during his term, a ban Pres. Biden rescinded.

Climate

Donald Trump claims that climate change is a “scam” and a “hoax”. He excoriates the Biden administration for its spending on clean energy, and for its efforts to reduce America's reliance on fossil fuels. His rallies were regularly punctuated with chants of “Drill, baby, drill!” The president-elect promises to roll back fuel-efficiency standards set by his soon-to-be predecessor. He will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords.

Norms Of Governance

There are a variety of unwritten rules and traditions of governance. For example, certain governmental appointments are treated as if they were independent, even though they fall under the Executive Branch. Trump would subject these folks to dismissal unless they support him. Trump has also suggested that the Federal Reserve be subject to presidential oversight. Such oversight would be a monumental shift in the workings of the American monetary and economic system. About 4,000 civil servants are appointed by the president.

Workers

The president-elect framed his campaign as favoring workers. However, his future administration would likely be profoundly anti-union. He often refers to union leaders as corrupt. In a speech to the United Auto Workers on October 23, he said, “I'm telling you, you shouldn't pay those dues.” During a live conversation on X with Elon Musk on August 12, Donald Trump said striking workers should be fired. During his first term, Trump’s Secretary of Labor was Eugene Scalia, an anti-worker, union-busting corporate lawyer.

LGBTQ+

President-elect Trump has promised to end Pres. Biden's Title IX extension of civil rights protections to transgender students. He will ask that only two genders be legally recognized on birth certificates. He has, in general, called for the rolling back of LGBTQ+ protections and rights. He has more broadly called for an ending of funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in federal institutions.

Retribution

Donald Trump has vowed to end the independence of the Justice Department. He wants to make it obedient to his will. He will fire his nemesis, Jack Smith, the special prosecutor who is investigating the former president for trying to overthrow the 2020 election. He has promised revenge on those who have pursued him in court. He has promised retribution against election officials who processed the results of the 2020 election. He has threatened legal action against Pres. Biden and his family.

Taxes

President-Elect Trump's 2017 tax cuts will expire in 2025. He plans to make them permanent. These tax cuts broadly benefit the rich. For corporations, it cut the maximum corporate income tax rate to 21%. Mr. Trump also plans to roll back tax increases on the wealthy that were enacted by Pres. Biden. By eliminating levies in the Inflation Reduction Act, Mr. Trump plans to eliminate some of the financing intended to combat climate change. Mr. Trump has aimed some of his tax-cutting policies to working-class folks. For example, he proposes to cut taxes on tips. However, it is worth noting that, depending upon how the legislation is worded, “tip” can also be defined as covering certain types of remuneration for hedge-fund managers and high-end attorneys.

Race

In a very few words, President-elect Trump has done nothing to distance himself from supporters who are white Christian nationalists.