The Grand Trump prediction list:
The judges he appoints will be standard conservative ones. Make no mistake, they’ll be a dumb choice in there, he’ll have a moment comparable to W. nominating Harriet Miers. There’s actually little doubt in my mind Christie is on his short list, maybe him?
Abortion and gay marriage reenter the spotlight due to the possibly of a court that rejects them.
There will be stricter immigration policy, but there’s going to be controversy on the cost of the wall: who’s playing for it, were the money comes from, how to find and train units to evict people. In the end it will be trapped by the Washington Bureaucracy, moving too slowly forward to be properly implemented.
More countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa go the route of the Philippines and attempt to severe US ties. We become something more a regional economic power, while remain a global military power. Latin America also depends more on each other from now on, while countries like Chile increasing their reach.
Apprentice Tapes will be leaked, and they will shock the public just like pussygate. Responses by Trump will be unprofessional and scorn to public mockery (and the continued embarrassment of Paul Ryan).
There may be fewer handlers on him so the really controversial comments (“you look like a child molester”) from summer 2015 may make a comeback.
There will be an attempt at impeachment, most likely over business deals in the 80s to hostile states like Cuba or Libya. Iran-Contra 2.0. If these allegations prove to be true he’ll be painted as a Benedict Arnold. Economic treason is really the only thing I would see him stepping down for.
That or a health incident. Probably wasn’t a good a good idea to vote for a fat 70 year old who loves himself some McDonalds.
There will be a natural disaster comparable in size to Katrina or Sandy. It will not be handled well.
China will retain the title as the world’s leading producer of green technology devolvement.
Europe will be pissed over his disdain of NATO and his unwillingness to accept Syrian refugees. There may be pressure on Canada to form closer ties to Western Europe as well.
Trump’s anti-pornography policies will reach the Supreme Court and lead to public discussion on the definition of the First Amendment.
Clintons/Bidens/Obamas will study why they failed and begin to fundraise and groom a new icon for the Democratic Party: most likely possibilities are: Cory Booker, Tammy Duckworth, Kristen Gillibrand, Kamala Harris, Tim Kaine, and Elizabeth Warren. There will be closer bonds between Democrats and never-Trump Republicans as well, with people like Colin Powell making more over the party line endorsements and appearances at Democratic events.
The Rust Belt continues to putter around. A likely failure for Trump to economically empower them leaves many of them at home during the 2020 election.
There will probably be a public incident with either a crazed fan or an attempted assassin that puts him in danger. I don’t think he’ll be seriously injured, but such a thing would really fuck with his head. It would fuel the gun debate as well.
Alec Baldwin wins the Emmy.
Harry Enten confesses him love for Nate Silver and they elope in Vermont.
Phil moves to Pakistan to become a sex worker.
