"Trump's omnipresence in every form of media, his knack for audacious and offensive utterances, his huge echo chamber of followers and supportive media, and his unpredictable and often shocking presidential initiatives all combined to make his first four years in office feel like 40. And that experience was free and easy as compared to his second administration. It began with the appointment of some of the most controversial appointees in living memory,"
"a blizzard of executive orders, and then the passage of the most sweeping single package of legislation in the history of Congress. Toss in the occasional military strike or domestic National Guard deployment, regular raids by masked ICE and border-control agents, and serial disfigurement of the White House, and you've got the show that never ends. Three more years could indeed feel like an eternity."
Donald Trump often adapts facts to suit his purposes and framed the remaining term as 'an eternity' at a rally. His first four years felt extended because of relentless media presence, audacious statements, and polarizing initiatives. The second administration began with controversial appointees, a flurry of executive orders, and the passage of a sweeping package of legislation. Additional actions included occasional military strikes, National Guard deployments, aggressive immigration enforcement raids, and visible alteration of the White House. The cumulative effect created nonstop political upheaval. The outcome of the 2026 midterm elections will strongly influence how much remains possible over the next three years.
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