Trump’s second term would not be as dramatic or eventful as his first, but it was no less interesting. It was during his second term that he would oversee the transformation of American politics from a 19th century political system to a 21st century one. The 28th Amendment would be ratified in the spring of 2005, paving the way for the great realignment of 2006. American politics would never be the same.
Trump’s reforms would also inspire change around the world. Growing populist movements would shape the next decade, and result in great change around the globe, from Brexit to the Arab Spring. The world decisively marched into the new century, plunging into the great unknown...
It was also busy time in Trump’s personal life. Jennifer Trump, born on December 25 of 2005 would be the first baby born in the White House since Grover Cleveland. The event attracted great publicity around the world, and the media would follow her every step, from birth to her first year in kindergarten.
2007 would finally see the capture of Osama Bin Laden, notorious Al Qaeda terrorist. He would subsequently go on trial for his various crimes over the 1990s and 2000s, being sentenced to life in prison. Trump’s nemesis since 2001 had finally had his comeuppance.
In 2008, the very first post-partisan US Presidential election would take place. A wide variety of candidates would take part, but only two would advance to the second round.
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The first was John F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late President Kennedy. Founder of the popular George political magazine, Kennedy would later distance himselves from the Democrats and join the campaign for electoral reform. In 2008, Kennedy ran as a “New Liberal”, who favoured common sense solutions to America’s problems, the expansion of America’s space program, education reform and investment in high tech infrastructure.
Facing him was none other than vice-president Schwazrkopf. Running on the legacy of Trump and his war leadership, Schwazkopf nevertheless put forward a far more conservative vision of America than Trump did. His advanced age was also concern during the campaign, but he countered that by emphasizing his greater experience than his young rival.
The election was close, but John F. Kennedy Jr would eke out a narrow win and become the 44th President of the United States, ushering in a new era of Camelot.
The 2000s were a time of prosperity, and Trump left office as one of the most popular Presidents of modern times. Wishing his successor and good friend Mr. Kennedy good luck, Donald Trump flew off to Mar A Lago to hit the links.
His legacy was secured. Through 8 years of turmoil, change and ultimately triumph, Trump had forged the America that we deserve.