Analysis: Trump's Second Term Defined by Volatility, Personal Grievances, and Threats to Democratic Norms

Washington D.C. The second term of US President Donald Trump is proving to be a synonym for escalating instability rather than political calm. Trump, known as the most unpredictable and impulsive president in history, appears to be currently driven by personal whims, anger, and ego. This attitude is causing concern not only within the United States but also for the entire global order.

In the initial months of his second term, Trump appeared relatively disciplined. Through pre-determined executive orders, he attempted to redefine Washington's power structure, federal agencies, and American foreign policy. Actions such as cutting funds for the US aid agency USAID, significantly reducing the number of federal employees, and interfering with Ivy League university curricula, while controversial, seemed directed by some ideological 'playbook'.