Ms Rebecca Weisser: Trump 2.0 - World at a Crossroads

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In this presentation, the speaker shares their take on "Trump 2.0" — a brisk, candid run-through of what this new phase of American politics could mean for the US, Australia and the wider world. The talk unpacks the shock of media conversion and recent revelations that numerous outlets received funding via the US budget, and why that matters for trust in journalism. The speaker reflects on how Trump's showman approach — the executive orders, the theatrical signings, the speed of action — plays to a huge, diverse coalition he assembled, and why that very breadth makes it impossible to satisfy everyone. The presentation also examines the limits placed on presidential power by the judiciary and the broader system of checks and balances, and why that pushback should reassure people even as it frustrates others. Finally, the talk touches on deep societal polarisation, echo chambers, and the need to read history carefully before making definitive judgements. It's a fast-moving, often messy analysis that's crucial to understand for anticipating the implications for Australia and global politics.

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In this video, Rebecca Weisser takes a clear-eyed look at "Trump 2.0" and what his return to the spotlight means for America, Australia and the rest of the world. Weisser starts with something that genuinely shocked her: the extent to which parts of the media appear to have been financially linked to US budgetary flows. That revelation raises huge questions about trust, independence, and the first draft of history.
The presentation walks through why Trump's performance matters: he's a showman, fast with executive orders and symbolic gestures, and he won by building a remarkably broad coalition. That coalition is a double-edged sword — it helped him win decisively, but it also contains contradictory demands he cannot satisfy all at once. That's why we're seeing rapid executive action combined with judicial pushback; the US system of checks and balances is doing what it's supposed to do, even if the process is messy.
Weisser also confronts deep polarisation — echo chambers on both sides, the erosion of shared facts, and the difficulty of making definitive judgements in real time. She argues that time, history and careful reading will be essential to understand the full picture. The talk discusses the likely implications for Australian foreign policy, trade relations and democratic norms, and invites viewers to think about what a more transactional, theatrical American presidency looks like for the rest of the world.
For those interested in Australian perspectives on American politics and global implications, this analysis offers valuable insights into the fast-moving story of Trump's return to power and what it means for international relations and democratic governance.

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