- The global community has always been skeptical about the change of order in the form of unpredictable and extremely impetuous Donald Trump assuming the most powerful office in the world, the presidency of the United States of America. The Republican candidate’s overwhelmingly decisive victory in the vicious, diatribe-ridden, and aggressive campaign was met with a resigned anticipation of things to follow. Remember, Trump was unequivocal in proclaiming during the campaign that his presidency would not flinch from promoting American interests by imposing tariffs on goods from other countries. His MAGA (Make America Great Again) claim struck a chord with loyal supporters and more resulting in an unprecedented but expected victory.
PC: The New Yorker
- The global community’s eyes were glued to the inauguration of Trump which happened on expected lines and as promised, the President has set forth a slew of actions aimed at addressing his various promises to please the raucously partisan loyal supporters. On close scrutiny, it can be safely mentioned that there’s a method in Trump’s mad headline-making. In 25 days, Trump has made America great again. Gone are illegal immigrants, handcuffed and deported on military planes. High tariff walls guard US interests – China, Canada, and Mexico won’t dare dump a shirt button now. The Fentanyl tap has been turned off, climate change cancelled, Gaza solved, and peace in Ukraine is a finger snap away. Iran and N Korea will eventually fall in line.
PC: Al Jazeera
- Everything appears to be moving in the envisaged direction. Or is it? Except, none of this has happened. As reported in The Economist, Elon Musk’s relentless federal govt pruning has scarcely made a dent in spending. Trump has spoken unexpected, outrageous things, compulsively made headlines with his fiats, and created a perception. Yes, it is the perception that is ruling the roost. Nonetheless, headline management is not governance, you see. For proof, read India’s old five-year plans, or look at all the foundation plaques littering the country. A highway here, a township there, the promise of a power plant – they never got past the headline stage. Headlines don’t make a nation great, but they magnify the individual, the ruler, and even ideas.
PC: Euronews.com
Brexit was not a great idea, but headlines made it the answer to the UK’s problems. Almost nine years after the fateful referendum, it’s clear that the UK’s trade in goods has suffered. Travelling has become cumbersome. Headlines perk up business too. AI is the latest craze, everything from ACs to water purifiers and cars must have it. What happened to IoT, the Internet of Things? But that was a headline peg 7-8 years ago. There are several examples like Metaverse, Non-Fungible Tokens, Online working, and many more headline-grabbing news. But what happened to all of those is quite the contrary. Yes, by now we are familiar with the power of the headlines. Who better than Trump to know this aspect and build on his formidable reputation further?
