The America We Deserve

[HonestAbe1809]

Trump's getting an animatronic in the Hall of Presidents 16 years ahead of schedule. Hopefully, the lack of eight years of Dubya will make the early 21st Century much better for America. With no Iraq War to make the surplus into a deficit the American economy would be in much better shape.

 

[Abraham Washington]

As you can see, Act I, has ended. The first chapter of this timeline, following the rise of Donald Trump to the Presidency. Now Act II will begin, starting with the inaugural speech and the first 100 days.

I would like to thank everyone for following this timeline, and for contributing ideas. I really appreciate it.

 

[Oppo]

Trump's getting an animatronic in the Hall of Presidents 16 years ahead of schedule.

They're closing it.

 

[HonestAbe1809]

They're closing it.

That's just to refurbish the attraction and add the Trump animatronic. They did the same thing before for Clinton, Bush, and Obama.

 

[Oppo]

That's just to refurbish the attraction and add the Trump animatronic. They did the same thing before for Clinton, Bush, and Obama.

They're selling the wax figures, but you're right, it is re-opening.

 

[HonestAbe1809]

They're selling the wax figures, but you're right, it is re-opening.

"Wax figures"? The Hall of Presidents features animatronics, not wax figures. And I'd think that mixing meltable wax with hot stage lighting would be a recipe for disaster.

 

[Zheng He]

Trump's getting an animatronic in the Hall of Presidents 16 years ahead of schedule. Hopefully, the lack of eight years of Dubya will make the early 21st Century much better for America. With no Iraq War to make the surplus into a deficit the American economy would be in much better shape.

I might have to go to that when I am there in March...

 

[HonestAbe1809]

I might have to go to that when I am there in March...

It's going to be closed until June 30th.

 

[Zheng He]

It's going to be closed until June 30th.

We'll be back there at Christmas...

 

[jonnguy2016]

I like TTL's Trump better

 

[Nightingale]

The Donald Has Scored... in 2000!

 

[HonestAbe1809]

Hopefully, this Trump is more reasonable than his alternate future self.

 

[ThatRomanFanatic]

Making Trump reasonable.
My good sir, I would like to present you the Iron cross.
With a cookie. Chocolate chip.

 

[Lost Freeway]

You would have casual Anti-Semites and Paleoconservatives along with liberal-bordering-on- socialist style voters in the same party.

Hopefully, this Trump is more reasonable than his alternate future self.

Seeing as how there's no alt-Right, that's pretty easy.

 

[Abraham Washington]

Inaugural Address

Today, we are gathered here to witness the peaceful transition of power. Today, we are to witness the start of a new era, where we will once have a government that is by, for and of the people. An America that we deserve.

For a long time, many have been forgotten and left behind. We cannot have a nation, not a great one, that leaves people behind. The forgotten men and women of this country will be forgotten no longer. As a new Administration begins, we must gather together to not only make our nation great again, but make it greater than ever before, for all our people.

...

Our nation has never gotten anywhere by giving up. If we're going to be thinking anyways, we oughta think BIG. Let's make our greatest dreams come true, let's think big.

With hard work, and a touch of optimism, we can restore the American dream. We can build the America we deserve.

May God bless you and your families, and may God bless our United States of America!

​

 

[Abraham Washington]

 

[Cuāuhtemōc]

Ironically Trump might be in a uniquely good position to propose singlepayer, better than any Liberal at least. Most of Reform is probably behind him due to Reform practically just being Trump by this point, and most Democrats will support him for this. If he can get it past the Senate, we could see some version of healthreform under Trump, even if it's a lot like OTL's Obamacare. Screw calling it the Affordable Care Act, too, why not call it the name it deserves: Trumpcare!

Meanwhile, we could see some tax cuts, tougher stances against illegal immigrants (while perhaps being better for some immigrants), the possible repeal of NAFTA and other attempts at trade protectionism, and even some infrastructure projects. One issue will show Democrats backing Trump to the hilt, the next Republicans, and I expect Reform to essentially be a party of yes-men for him in D.C.

Hopefully Trump here is more combative to have control of the healthcare discussion. Maybe call it AmCare (AmericaCare)

 

[Inherit The Wind]

Any notable Reformers out of the ones newly elected to Congress?

 

[Lost Freeway]

This is why Trump dropped out in 2000 IOTL. In his exact words, "So the Reform Party now includes a Klansman—Mr. Duke, a Neo-Nazi—Mr. Buchanan, and a Communist—Ms. Fulani. This is not company I wish to keep."

As Harvey Dent once said: "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain."

 

[Ace Venom]

Cabinet of Donald J. Trump (2001-present)


- President: Donald J. Trump
- Vice President: Norman Schwarzkopf

- Secretary of State: Jim Jeffords
- Secretary of the Treasury: Jack Welch
- Secretary of Defense: Colin Powell
- Attorney General: Richard Posner
- Secretary of Commerce: Carl Icahn
- Secretary of Labor: Paul Wellstone
- Secretary of Health and Human Services: David Shulkin
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Charlie Rangel
- Secretary of Energy: Angus King
- Secretary of Transportation: Dick Lamm
- Secretary of the Interior: Ted Weill
- Secretary of Agriculture: Terry Branstad
- Secretary of Education: Ron Paul
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Jesse Ventura


- National Security Advisor: Carl E. Vuono
- Chief of Staff: Roger Stone
- Ambassador to the United Nations: Rudy Giulani
- Press Secretary: Corey Lewandowski
- CIA Director: Dana Rohrabacher​

Ron Paul as education secretary? That's interesting since he would seem to be more qualified for HHS due to his education (medicine). Jesse Ventura for Veterans Affairs is a good pick as is Colin Powell for Secretary of Defense. I feel Powell would be more suited for that than the role he received IOTL. Jim Jeffords is an interesting choice for State as are Paul Wellstone for Labor and Charlie Rangel for HUD.