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25: Trump’s Triumph
Trump’s Triumph

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He had done it. The “people’s president”, had rallied the people once again to deliver a shock to the political establishment. Riding on a wave of public backlash against an obstructive congress, Reform candidates had won state legislatures, governorships, Senate seats and most importantly control of the U.S House of Representatives.

This freed up the President to move forward with his plans for the nations. Like his political idol, Teddy Roosevelt, Trump hoped to break up the destructive monopolies in the media and in business that were restricting American commerce and free thinking. He also wanted proper immigration reform that would lead to responsible and merit based immigration as well as a secure border. Finally, Trump wanted to continue his push for denuclearization around the world. With tonight’s victory, all of this was possible.

However, Trump’s ultimate and final goal still lay just out of reach. While Reform now controlled the agenda in American politics, they did not have enough influence to push through constitutional reform. Consequently, Trump’s audacious electoral reform amendment remained on the drawing board.

Yet, Trump could feel he was getting closer to his realizing his dream. Soon he will be able to finally implement his vision. Just over the horizon, a new America waited...

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