President Trump's Fiery Inauguration Speech

President Trump delivered an exceptionally aggressive inauguration speech, touching on several controversial topics:

Immigration and Border Control: He thanked Latino voters, only to follow with a pledge to deploy the military to halt further immigration by enforcing strict border control, and to expel millions from the U.S.. He announced that not only those who cross the border illegally but also those who resist arrest will be detained—or even treated as terrorists, suggesting the U.S. police may have the right to use (lethal) force when feeling threatened. He further emphasized plans to intensify efforts against gangs and terrorists, revealing that arrests would now be permitted in hospitals and schools. It was also possible in the past to arrest criminals in hospitals, but it is different when innocent people and children can be arrested. 

Environmental Policy & Climate Change: Trump placed blame for ongoing wildfires in California on the previous administration, as if similar disasters had not occurred under his own previous presidency. At the same time, he announced plans for expanded oil and gas drilling, a move that seems to signal a future war against nature with exacerbating droughts, wildfires, and floods. His stance suggests he views climate change as a hoax created by scientists, aligning with many of his supporters who prioritize religious texts over scientific consensus, even when they write on religious websites that the weather will become violent as prophesied and as scientists describe, although for those religious people the causes are not greenhouse gases but an angry God who opposes human rights. Meanwhile, upcoming nations like China continue investing in clean technologies, such as affordable electric vehicles, which will likely dominate global markets as the demands for clean technologies increase. A society can only progress by embracing new technologies, rather than clinging to outdated ones. Otherwise, it risks stagnation, requiring politicians to enforce obsolete industries, ultimately regressing rather than advancing. And thus, as American and European carmakers invested too little in affordable clean cars and electricity supply but rather cheated, we can now complain about their decline and import of cheaper Asian electric cars, except for America's Tesla before Elon Musk turned against the people who believed in clean technologies and he embraced those who oppose it. 

Free Speech & Political Divide: While claiming to restore free speech, Trump simultaneously vowed to eradicate the "woke" movement as he doesn't like their opinions. When the day after the inauguration a pastor called for kindness, instead of offering a reassuring response, President Trump demanded an apology, with some Republicans even calling for her deportation. Such actions raise serious concerns about whether the new administration can be trusted. His supporters, many of whom identify as Christians, appear to prioritize ideology over compassion. Can they win? Prophecies inform the old times will come to a close, although a violent one as the religious extremism will anger many in an effort to keep their powers. An example: President Trump already blamed diversity for a plane crash while social media is moving in a direction away from diversity, and he may continue to blame LGBTQ communities to please his supporters, even when most people no longer mind someone's sexuality when it hurts no-one and have friends and family in those communities. 

Historical Context & Social Justice: America may have abolished slavery, but it was the "woke" activists of their time who fought for its end—an inconvenient truth President Trump may prefer to ignore. While societies should ideally be advanced enough to ensure equal opportunities without enforced regulations, the reality is that we are not there yet, and certainly many Trump supporters don't want equality for everyone so they hope he will end laws that advance equal rights, as he already did. Indeed, diversity and equality is not only about LGBTQs but also non-white people. But, it is beyond believe how companies like Meta but also others already reversed their diversity and inclusion policies while fire people involved in those policies. It seems Apple believes sufficiently in policies that include everyone to oppose ending them as it wants good employees and happy customers. Can it withstand a possible backlash? 

Pandemic Policies & Public Health: Trump pledged to support those who lost their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated or take precautions against a deadly virus. His (religious) supporters celebrated this as a victory for personal freedom, even as many believe in biblical prophecies of plagues in our times. Their dislike of the Biden administration partly stemmed from fears of losing liberties to be able to insult people and because they couldn't walk around while ill—hence Trump's emphasis on "restoring freedoms." However, in the event of another pandemic, expect prayers over scientific solutions. Remember how in ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh remained stubborn, relying on his religion rather than addressing the ten plagues through practical means. It is therefore also sad that the US leaves the WHO, an organisation that is important to help local people by defeating illnesses in poorer regions, but also to prevent that certain illnesses can become possible pandemics. But, when money is worshipped, people suffer. 

Panama Canal & Geopolitical Tensions: President Trump warned Panama that unless a deal is reached, the U.S. may reclaim control of the canal, an essential artery for global trade. Avoiding the canal adds approximately 22 extra days to shipping routes, something that significantly increases costs—both financially and environmentally, and thus companies are willing to pay per container ship the cost of between $60,000 and $300,000, plus costs according the numbers of containers transported. While Panama seeks to cover the expenses of operating the canal, excessive fees could trigger global pushback. Even so, shipping costs remain lower than overland transport between the U.S. West and East coasts as a shorter transport period by lowpaid workers is cheaper. Still, as ships grow larger, they risk becoming economically unsustainable. Trump also mentioned he wants Greenland and Canada. It is unlikely this is because he loves those countries, but instead to exploit them while instead we need to moderate our desire for always more. It is therefore also important that we recycle so we become less dependent on new minerals from others while we can preserve nature, our future. And thus Europe needs to continue its green deal to survive. 

The Impact of 9/11 & Global Politics: The events of 9/11 remain a defining moment in U.S. history, contributing to Trump's and his supporters hardline stance on Muslim communities and the radicalization of American politics. This shift toward conservatism isn't limited to the U.S.; Europe, too, is moving to the right, influenced by similar concerns. Such anger is normal. An example: also President Macron was very angry after a teacher was beheaded only a few years after over two hundred people were killed in terrorist attacks in Paris. It is difficult to understand that Muslims continue to claim their God is the greatest, while worldwide Muslims are the main victims of those terrorists. Instead, they should be grateful they are educated as President Trump mentioned in this speech. More Western countries had their terrorist attacks, the reason for the growing resistance against migrants, and why many don't mind the actions of Israel against Palestinians who first attacked. Things rarely happen on their own. Therefore, we shouldn't assume Europe can't move in the same way as the USA. 

The "Chosen One" Narrative: To understand what is happening in the USA (but also elsewhere such as in Israel or Muslim extremism) is to accept religious books have a major influence. Having survived an assassination attempt—ironically by a Republican voter, President Trump now sees himself as divinely protected, claiming that God saved him. However, religious history suggests that divine intervention can also save the bad guy to serve as a test for society, not just an endorsement of righteousness, as deportation of innocent people can't be right. Yet, many in Trump's base believe the "bad guy" must always come from outside the U.S., particularly from Europe, the reason why Europe is the enemy for many religious Americans, no matter what it does as they believe the evil of Europe is prophesied. Remember also how the religious right in the UK considered the EU as evil, and therefore voted in favour of Brexit. But, in case Europe tries to please Trump by endorsing his policies, it may indeed move in the wrong direction. Still, it will not be easy under the pressure of President Trump's force. Finally, as Europe is seen as the evil one, Americans have a chance to oppose racism coming from Europe. 

U.S. Dominance & Global Relations: Trump made it clear that America will take charge, and its allies will be expected to follow. President Trump didn't mention Europe in his speech to indicate that, although white Americans originally descended from Europeans, they have not forgotten the sacrifices they made in past European wars—contrasting this with the stereotype that Europeans view Americans as ignorant, the reason why many Americans consider Europe as the evil force. He suggested that this dynamic would change. Indeed, only a few days later he was very harsh against Europe. However, if Europe concedes to Trump's demands—such as increasing imports of U.S. oil and gas—it may face even more climate-related disasters. The EU stands at a crossroads: it can seize this moment as an opportunity for independent progress or risk veering toward far-right extremism. But, it will be difficult as, no matter what Europe does, it will be met with anger, even when it agrees with Trump's demands so right-wingers will agree, then others will disagree. 

Final conclusions. Viewing global troubles through a religious, one-God narrative can offer insight into how certain groups interpret, or more importantly, shape world events, although often against warnings that in today's world we should do it differently. In this perspective, LGBTQ+ individuals are seen as evil, Europe is viewed as corrupt, and the reconstruction of the Temple in Israel is considered a divine necessity—restoring a land once ruled by Kings David and Solomon in its supposed ethnic purity. Climate change, though acknowledged as real by many religious leaders, is framed as God's punishment for granting rights to LGBTQ+ and non-white people; remember how Christian fanatics considered the Haiti earthquake as a divine punishment because black people opposed to be slaves of white people. However, those who hold this belief may underestimate how climate change will also weaken them. 

During the COVID-19 crisis, the religious right feared that Democrats and scientists were planning to implant microchips via vaccinations, leading them to oppose vaccines. Yet, paradoxically, they would not hesitate to use such technology to track their opponents such as migrants or to signal their own righteousness. Other religious people however would oppose this, even when it seems logic to stay in contact with people during troubles such as climate disasters. And the general public will accept what they consider is best. 

The religious right overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump, despite knowing he is an adulterer and a liar, because they believed he was racist enough to curb immigration and restore a racial hierarchy while advancing their agenda on Israel such as taking power after the Temple is rebuilt. Trump himself may not fully grasp the extent to which he is a tool of this movement, but make no mistake—he is in command. His loyal followers will not accept another leader in his place. Still, if he is too extreme, prices of goods may rise that hurts his supporters who they may eventually drop him. Does he want to be remembered as the president who damaged the US and even the world economy? Or will he learn that hurting friends is not a good strategy? Already he accepted the response by Mexico and Canada and halted their import tariffs. 

As for Europe, its role in this unfolding story remains uncertain. Green policies are now under threat as right-wing movements gain momentum, even as climate change becomes increasingly undeniable. Meanwhile, global stability continues to erode, adding further complexity to the world's shifting political and ideological landscape. I've written before, the world is angry with Europe that is squeezed between Russia, the USA and Africa, places where people are angry about Europe's past history, and refusal to acknowledge its responsibility. How will this end? 

Yes, President Trump was angry during his first years in power, and it seems this anger only grew.

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