Post Trump

Over the 250-year history of the US, the country periodically finds itself in turmoil, while it reinvents itself. The last time this happened was during FDR’s time, when the depression was followed by the Great War. During these times of crisis FDR was admired by many and feared by many. This was followed by 50 years of cold war and quiet long-term growth, which included the civil rights era and most important, the increased power handed over to the federal bureaucracy. The first step in reinventing is the violation of the norms and this can be heard in the way Trump is defined. He is not presidential meaning he is not like other presidents. He upset the republican party, the democratic party and the US relations with the rest of the world. Roosevelt also broke the norms and, in many cases, broke the laws but the country survived and grew. The current turmoil will continue for several more years and even after Trump is out of office. Some will desire to return to the world before Trump but going back will not work. Too much will have changed not the least of which is the effects of AI. The next ten years will see the greatest changes and growth in US history. Get ready young people.