What will Trump do if he returns to the White House in 2024?

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If you thought that Donald Trump was done with trashing US democracy after losing the 2020 election, think again. The former president has been busy laying out his plans for a possible comeback in 2024, and they are not exactly moderate.

According to Axios, which has compiled a list of Trump’s proposals so far, he intends to crack down on the “radical left”, “Marxist prosecutors” and give himself more power if he wins the next presidential election. He also wants to pardon all those who participated in the storming of the Capitol, fire any state officials who are not loyal to him, and cut off military aid to Ukraine.

These are some of the highlights of Trump’s policy agenda, which he has been revealing in interviews, speeches and statements over the past months. Axios notes that much of his focus is on settling scores with his perceived enemies and reversing the actions of the Biden administration. He also seems to have a personal vendetta against Ukraine, which he blames for his first impeachment. He says he would immediately negotiate peace with Russia and stop supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.

What do you think, will Trump be able to reclaim his power and reshape America according to his authoritarian vision? Or will he face a strong democratic opposition from within his own party and from the American people?

On a related note: Trump’s policy platform is a (somewhat) stark contrast to that of his potential challengers in the Republican party, who are trying to appeal to a broader base of voters and distance themselves from the former president’s controversies.

One of those challengers is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has been praised among right-wingers for his resistance to “woke” culture. DeSantis wants to make the whole country more like Florida, which he sees as a model of freedom and prosperity.

Another possible contender is former Vice President Mike Pence, who has been keeping a low profile since leaving office. Pence says he wants to follow in the footsteps of Ronald Reagan and restore conservative values and American leadership in the world. He also claims to have a good relationship with Trump, despite being targeted by the Capitol rioters who believed that Pence betrayed him by certifying Biden’s victory.

Who do you think will win the Republican nomination in 2024?