It’s hard keeping up with the destructive mayhem of the second Trump administration is bringing to nine decades of progressive government, but here are some predictions of radical actions I believe the Orange Dervish will try to impress upon the rest of humanity. I don’t mean to scare you but the best defense is to be aware of a possible attack:
* Electoral boards in MAGA-controlled states will try to disqualify strong/likely-to-win Democratic candidates for House and Senate in both state and federal elections;
* To assure reactionary, conservative opinion on the Supreme Court, Trump will increase its members to 15, nominating six more justices;
* Sooner, rather than later, Trump will order an air strike on suspected “terrorist” camps run by drug lords in Mexico and other countries south of our border. Trump recently expanded military options against terrorists in countries like Somalia and Yemen. Trump also designated drug cartels as terrorist organizations. The New York Times recently noted, “The relaxation of the rules suggests that the United States is likely to more frequently carry out airstrikes aimed at killing terrorism suspects in poorly governed places that are not deemed traditional battlefield zones. … It also means there may be greater risk to civilians.”
* Trump is particularly focused in on exacting revenge against people and entities he believes disrespected him. Chief among them is the USPS, the US Postal Service which delivered crucial mail in ballots that cost him the 2020 election. Don’t be surprised if he dismantles the USPS so it can no longer fulfill its function as a quasi-public institution. Trump will endeavor to privatize mail delivery, putting at risk the timely delivery of absentee ballots.
* Privatizing the postal service would be a step in banning delivery of mail-order abortion medication.
