The America We Deserve

[Abraham Washington]

Nader

As the other three candidates duelled, another candidate emerged. Activist Ralph Nader was running as the nominee of the Green Party, hoping to pick up votes from the disaffected left-wing of the Democrats. While Nader had been left out of the debates, he still commanded a respectable 5% support from voters, enough if he could hold it to ensure federal funding for the Green Party.

However, he had been greatly overshadowed by the Reform party's campaign, but Trump's candidacy wasn't all bad news for Nader. In fact, optimism for third parties was at an all time high now and Nader could successfully exploit that to bring attention to his long shot campaign.

Nevertheless, Nader was still excluded from the debates and he didn't have a real chance of outright winning. Still, Nader thought, he was running to bring attention to the Greens and the issues, as well as hopefully secure federal funding for the party. If anything he could at least leave his mark on history.

When interviewed about his opinions on the other candidates, Nader almost leant towards prefering Bush (only because he would likely be a bad president who would energize the left) but instead decided to lean towards Trump. He said that while Trump was still a billionaire, he respected his honesty and straight talk.

However, Nader was running as his own man, and he was intending to show the world that the Green party could be a force for change. If the dice rolled in his favour, he would get that chance.

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[Abraham Washington]

2nd Presidential Debate

The 2nd Presidential Debate was held in Winston-Salen, North Carolina on October 11, 2000. Each candidate was determined to make their mark and seize the day. Indeed, each candidate came into the debate tied, but with Trump showing obvious momentum. Trump needed a strong performance here to capitalize on that momentum, so it was crucial that he did well here in North Carolina.

The first question was on foreign interventions. The topic was very controversial and Trump had quite different ideas to Gore, or even Bush who called for "a more humble foreign policy". Trump said that now that the Cold War was over, it was time for America to become a dealmaker, not a chess player. He also questioned the expansion of NATO under Bill Clinton and most controversially of all criticized the entry of China into the WTO. However, these unique positions would win Trump a lot of support and early helped contrast himself with two bland choices.

Gore once again talked at long about his experience, but Trump decided to take a different approach. He said that common sense was more valuable than experience, and questioned whether the Administration considered NAFTA and other trade deals, which he accused of taking jobs, "common sense".

Trump and Gore would debate this strongly. Gore, the free trade advocate, hit back at Trump and said that he would bankrupt the country with his "irresponsible" policies. Again, Gore has shot himself in the foot. For all his attempts to paint Trump as an extremist and himself as the "mainstream" option, he was angering the base whom was now more inclined to stay home or even defect to Trump.

By all accounts, Trump had won the first portion of the debate and it showed.

The next portion went back to the budget. Here Gore and Bush both attacked Trump as irresponsible with money and debt. Bush went on the offensive, saying that a businessman like Trump should know that "you have to balance the books". Bush defended his own pro-business record and encouraged on the fence Republicans to return home.

Trump hit back and said that businesses would save money if the government was responsible for healthcare. He also said that his pro-growth policies would help businesses, especially small businesses in the short term and the long run. Trump managed to score a win-win in this portion of the debate.

The next topic was crime and immigration. Trump excelled at this topic, but faced harsh push back from his opponents, who accused Trump of being discriminatory. This was likely the most controversial portion of the debate, with independents being less swayed by this topic. However, it was red meat to Trump's growng base, who saw Trump as tough on crime and illegal immigration.

The next segment turned to the issue of Elian Gonzalez. Elian was a young Cuban boy who had become embroiled in a heated custody and immigration controversy that led to federal agents taking him forcefully from his relatives and deporting him to Cuba.

Bush and Gore debated for a while about customs and immigration but the true highlight of the debate came when Trump condemned both the Clinton Administration and Bush's brother for taking the boy away and returning him to Cuba. It was a bold position to take, but it was what would win Trump the vast majority of the Cuban American community, once a solid Republican voting bloc.

You can say whatever you want, but these men, they took a young boy from his family and sent him back into the lion's den. America has given amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, but we cannot allow one small boy, fleeing persecution in Cuba, to stay?

Sometimes, you gotta wonder if the government is looking out for us? Or are they kowtowing to the Castro regime?

When all was said and done, this was what people remembered from the debate, and what won him the debate. Trump had proved he was brave enough to think different, and stand up for what he believed him. Voters would gladly reward an independent thinker and most polls showed that Trump had dominated.

Who won the 2nd Presidential Debate?

Trump - 54%
Bush - 25%
Gore - 18%​

 

[Abraham Washington]

3rd Presidential Debate

As the candidates went into the third and final debate, a new dynamic was emerging. Allegations,
lawsuits and controversies were threatening to bring down Trump's campaign. The other two candidates began to regain the upper hand with attack ads and negative campaigning (most notably the controversial Bush push-polling) and Trump slipped into 3rd place. Nevertheless, Trump kept his composure as he went into the third debate. He was looking to make a comeback, and Trump was no stranger to comebacks...


The third Presidential debate, in St. Louis, Missouri, was held under a "town hall" format. The town hall format Trump would excel at, but the question was whether it was enough to regain momentum and save his campaign at the 11th hour. Time would tell.

The first question of the third debate went to Trump about the allegations and lawsuits he was facing. The other candidates were hounding Trump relentlessly, and he didn't have a good start to the debate. In fact, he had an incredibly bad start and people were wondering if the magic was finally wearing off.

Was the "Trump Train" out of steam?

What is he doing, was what was on the minds of Trump's campaign staff as they watched frantically. Why was he letting them walk all over him? The thing is, he wasn't. There is a method to his madness and he was waiting for the time to strike.

It was Trump's turn to speak again. Here goes nothing...

I'll admit that I've made mistakes in my life. Whether big or small. But I'll tell you something else. Are we supposed to judge the policeman's past, are we supposed to judge the surgeon operating on us? Are we going to judge the solider fighting alongside us?

There are two other people on this stage with big smiles, but no great brains. They can't and won't lead. I'm experienced in business, I'm experienced in life. I know that with this defeatist attitude we have right now, we can't win. And we won't start winning until we have real leaders again.

I may have been married three times, but that's not how we choose our Presidents. And I'll betch you that the other two men have their own skeletons in the closet. They just hide it behind a big phony lie.

If there's one thing I have going for me, it's that I tell it how it is. And if I'm going to be crucified for being myself, so be it. I'm going to speak my mind, no matter what my staff or what the press says.

That is the type of President I will be. I'm going to be my own man, and I don't have time for the politically correct phonies who get in my way.

The debate would continue on to other topics, and while Trump would talk about rebuilding inner cities and lowering taxes, what he said at the very start of the debate is what would be remembered.

It was here the tide truly turned. People began seeing Trump for who he really was, an independent thinker, a fighter and most importantly a winner.

And win or lose, American politics would be changed forever.

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[Abraham Washington]

The Final Countdown

The candidates were now polling about even and Donald Trump found a new spring in his step. He had a new determination to not only make an impact, but win. As October and the fall leaves gave way to the chill of November, Trump saw a better future on the horizon. Perhaps victory was finally in grasp?

From state to state he rushed in a final blitz for undecided voters. Anticipation was at an all time high for the big night. 2000 was the most watched and anticipated election in modern American history. Interest in politics was at an all time high and polling stations braced for massive turnout. Already the election was beating records in absentee voting.

However, one last twist was in store for this wild campaign.

4 days before the election and new November Surprise surfaced. On Novemeber 3rd it was revealed that George W Bush was arrested and had plead guilty to driving under the influence. The Bush DUI was the break that the Trump campaign needed, any "character" accusations were out the window now. With Trump's opponents the Vice-President of an impeached President and a man with a criminal record, many conservatives turned to Trump as the only reasonable option.

The tide had turned, victory was in sight. There was a glimmer of hope.

And as Trump campaigned hard in the final sprint, he reflected on the campaign. In many ways it had changed him, he had met so many people, some who lost their jobs, some who were struggling to get by. It reminded the brash New York billionaire that there was a lot wrong with America, but that millions were placing their hope in him to make things right.

Trump seemed like an unlikely hero, but his campaign had fully transformed into a movement. Liberals, Conservatives, rich and poor, White, African American. His movement had grown into something greater.

On Trump's shoulders lay the hopes and dreams of millions of Americans who hoped for a better tomorrow. He was not about to let them down.​

 

[Abraham Washington]

Election Night in America

Some Music For Atmosphere

The most exciting and dramatic election in modern history has come to a close, and now the results are beginning to come in. We have followed the campaigns from the very beginning, and now the voters get to make the final decision...

Who will be the 43rd President of the United States of America?

Moments from now, polls will begin to close across the country and we will be able to make several important projections in the race for the Presidency. History will be made in what could be the most important election of our lifetimes.

The election of 2000 is about to begin...

3...

2...

1...​

 

[Abraham Washington]

And we can now project that the state of Georgia and its 13 EV have gone to Donald Trump and with it the Presidency. Donald John Trump is President-elect of the United States!​

✓ Trump: 272 EV
Gore: 133 EV
Bush: 123 EV

This is a night we will not forget soon. Donald Trump, the 54 year old Businessman from New York will become the President of the United States. Trump is the first third party candidate in history to successfully defeat the major parties and win the White House. With 272 EV, he sets an all new record, no 3rd candidate has ever got this far.

You have been watching Election 2000, we will be right back...

 

[Abraham Washington]

BREAKING:

BUSH WILL NOT CONCEDE TONIGHT!

Bush Campaign will wait for final results - may file recounts in Georgia.



GORE WILL NOT SPEAK TONIGHT

Is waiting on results from House, Senate before making final decision.


TRUMP TO HOLD VICTORY SPEECH FROM TRUMP TOWER

Trump is expected to speak any moment now.
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[Abraham Washington]

The Bush campaign had dearly hoped for a victory, but their hopes were dashed with the Novemeber Surprise of Bush's DUI arrest. Even after the election had been called, they hoped that perhaps they could overturn the result in a recount and put the entire election to a vote in the house.

However, after numerous phone calls, they simply could not find the support from Congress to elect George W. Bush as the 43rd President. Congress did not want to anger the American people by electing a runner up as President, as they had done in 1824.

Bush accepted this gracefully. He knew what he had to do. At 10 o'clock in the morning he picked up the reciever...

Congratulations Mr. President-elect...

 

[Abraham Washington]

After hanging up, Bush flicked on the television, changing it to the news. Right now, a familiar face graced the screen...

Good morning, moments ago I spoke with Donald J Trump and congratulated him on becoming President-elect of the United States.

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President William Jefferson Clinton watched as his Vice-President conceded the race. He felt his dissappointment, but it was a fleeting feeling. Clinton was satisfied, and in fact anxious to leave the White House. He would be fine, and soon he would move on with his life.

Earlier he had delivered his statement on the election. Soon he would have to meet with the President-elect, he knew him well. However, he couldn't shake the feeling that perhaps he himself might forgotten. It didn't bother him much, how could one compare with the first independent President in history?

...

He watched as three politicians made their final exit, the end of three long careers. However, their time in the limelight was over.

Now it was his turn to shape history...​

 

[Abraham Washington]

...

Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. Sorry to keep you waiting. Complicated business. Complicated. Thank you very much.

I have just recieved calls from Vice-President Gore and Governor Bush to congratulate us. It's about us. On our victory, and I congratulated them and their family on a very, very hard-fought campaign.

I mean that very sincerely. Now it is time for America to bind the wounds of division, have to get together. To all Republicans and Democrats and independents across this nation, I say it is time for us to come together as one united people.

It is time. I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be President for all of Americans, and this is so important to me. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I'm reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country.

As I've said from the beginning, ours was not a campaign but rather an incredible and great movement, made up of millions of hard-working men and women who love their country and want a better, brighter future for themselves and for their family.

It is a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds, and beliefs, who want and expect our government to serve the people -- and serve the people it will.

Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream. I've spent my entire life in business, looking at the untapped potential in projects and in people all over the world.

That is now what I want to do for our country. Tremendous potential. I've gotten to know our country so well. Tremendous potential. It is going to be a beautiful thing. Every single American will have the opportunity to realize his or her fullest potential.

The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer.

Thank you, and may God bless the UNITED States of America!

 

[Abraham Washington]

Final Results:​

Trump/Schwarzkopf: 282 EV (35.1%)
Gore/Lieberman: 133 EV (33.5%)
Bush/Cheney: 123 EV (30.4%)


Senate:

DEM: 49
GOP: 48
REF: 3

House:

DEM: 202
GOP: 159
REF: 77
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[Abraham Washington]

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: Jeff Sessions
- 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​

 

[Abraham Washington]

A New Era

January 20th, 2001. A new era was dawning in American history. For the first time a man not from the political or military realm had ascended to the highest office. For the first time a man not connected to the two-party duopoly would hold the office of Commander-In-Chief. For the first time, Americans felt a new sense of hope. The 21st century lay ahead, an undiscovered country, but one that would offer hope and wonder.

Indeed, the 21st century would be a great one for America, but that is another story, for another time.

The man who would lead America into a new century, a new millenium, was an unlikely man who nobody could have expected. However, that is the American story, anyone can make it and in this new world, anything could happen.

This man's name was Donald John Trump. Born in Queens on June 14, 1946 to a property developer, Trump showed interest in construction and business from a young age. He had a good childhood, and was raised well, being sent to New York Military Academy and later going on the Wharton School of Finance.

Donald Trump made it big and made a name for himself in the bustling metropolis of Manhattan in the 1980's. He was living the life, but not for long. A divorce, and the bankruptcy of his businesses sent his whole world tumbling down. However, this was not the end of the road for Donald Trump, he made a stunning comeback and was once again living the American dream.

All the challenges, the setbacks in his life shaped him. Made him a better businessman and a better person. Perhaps the Presidency will shape him even more?

Even the campaign changed him a lot. He learnt about the hardships Americans were facing and was determined to help them, be their champion. Now, he was the most powerful man in the world.

As he placed his hand on the bible, all these thoughts rushed through his head. Donald J. Trump was about embark on a grand new adventure in his life, and a grand new chapter in the American journey. The future lay out, open for business. Anything could happen, a new America layed just over the horizon...


I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear to faithfull execute the office of President of the United States and to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of thr United States. So help me God!

END OF ACT I
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[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.

 

[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.

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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!

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[Abraham Washington]

The First 100 Days

They say a President is defined by their first 100 days. Whether this is true or not, the first 100 days of the American Presidency set the tone for the eight years to come. Even if it takes a 1000 days for the President's agenda to come to fruition, it's the first 100 days where they must hit the ground running. No little wonder then did President Donald Trump want to get to work right away on his ambitious agenda of reform.

No sooner then when he had wrapped up his inauguration, did the President get right down to business. The first course of action was to sign orders nominating the members of his cabinet, and proclaiming the start of a new Administration. However, that was not the only executive action taken on that day. Several more orders were signed on various parts of his agenda, including some regulatory reform, and the beginning on actions to secure the border and halt the drug trade. He also began on his quest to reform healthcare, with Reform congressman introducing the start of legislation to that end.

The President and the First Lady soon departed to the inaugural gala, concluding the night with a stunning rendition of My Way.

The most important part of Trump's agenda however? Electoral reform. Within the first 100 days, the President would introduce the proposal of electoral reform to Congress, but he knew that the debate would take much longer than that. His end goal was simple, end the two party duopoly's control over the American political system and fufil his promise from his inaugural address, to "restore control of our government to the American people". President Trump knew that any Republican or Democrat president could introduce single payer healthcare, or new tax cuts. If he was to leave a legacy, as the first independent since Washington, he needed to fundamentally change America's government for the better.

The first step was the imposition of term limits on Congress. Many expected this to be a trying and difficult goal, but through hard work and compromise, work on the 28th Amendment was already well underway by day 100.

In addition, the American Health Act of 2001 (TrumpCare) was passed in the first 100 days, creating a two tiered Public and Private healthcare system, a tremendous accomplishment. Education reform was already well underway at the same time. Immigration reform and work on securing the border was in the works, and numerous executive actions were being taken to implement Trump's reforms.

By day 100, a bi-partisan campaign reform act had been passed, as well as comprehensive tax cuts and tax reform, hailed as a signature accomplishment of the Trump Administration.

In addition, negotiations on NAFTA and other trade deals had begun. Trump had already negotiated the return of thousands of jobs to the United States, and vetoed China's entrance into the WTO, subject to further negotiation. He was making good on his promise to put American, and American workers first.

Nevertheless, Trump still faced problems dealing with Washington, as numerous other Presidents had. The President was frustrated with the obstructionism, and the slow movement on Capitol Hill. He wanted to move faster, and despite being probably the most active President in quite a while, he wanted to do more. He would soon address these problems in his first address to a joint sessions of Congress.

On the foreign policy front, Trump was doing well. He had already met several important world leaders, and had started a good working relationship with Russia's new President, Vladimir Putin. In fact, discussions had already begun on a new START treaty, and bond between the US and the new Russia was strong.

However, the relationship with China was another matter. After Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail and his disapproval of the One China Policy, a deep feud was growing between China and the United States, some feared the start of a 21st Century Cold War. These tensions came to a head with the Hainan Island Incident. This crisis was the first major test of the Trump Administration

Tensions were already growing over China's actions in the South China Sea, and the mid-air collision on April 1, between USN and PLAN aircraft only exacerbated these tensions. The 24 crewman were captured by the Chinese military and a tense standoff lasted for over two weeks until cooler heads prevailed, and the crisis was resolved.

The crisis came to an end, with the exchange of the Two Letters of Understanding, which some consider an apology and some consider merely an agreement. The US expressed sorrow for the death of the Chinese pilots, and agreed to support the One China Policy. The PRC also expressed regret for the long winded custody of the American crewman.

At the time, Trump's backing off on some of his more hardline policies was seen as a defeat. However, that was not how the White House saw it. In fact, it was a strategical diplomatic victory for the United States, in the sense that in the aftermath of the crisis, the US and China reached an agreement on a policy that was never in dispute (the One China policy).

Some also see the crisis as an important turning point in Sino-American relations. Perhaps the heated crisis had prevented (albeit paradoxically) US-China relations from descending into an all new Cold War. US-China relations would improve from that point on, with the US later managing to extract important concessions from China on trade.

The crisis, despite criticism of its handling, also burnished President Trump's foreign policy credentials, and those in the media would take President Trump more seriously from now on.

Trump's first 100 days were a great success overall, but there were still more things to be done. Plenty more things to be done. At Trump's de facto State of the Union address on May 1st, he would not only recap the first 100 days, but set the stage for the next 1000...​

 

[Abraham Washington]

Capitol Hill
May 1, 2001

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow Americans.

On January 20th, 2001, I took the oath of office as President of these United States. With a solemn oath to defend our constitution, and a 21 gun salute, a new era began in our nation's history. January 20th not only marked the transition of power from one Administration to another, but the transition of power from the Washington establishment, back to the American people.

Over these past 100 days, this Administration has signed healthcare reform, regulatory reform, campaign finance reform and tax reform. It's about time. We have embarked on an ambitious agenda of reform, reform that our nation needs. We are the party of Reform, and reform is our goal. Our country was stagnating, our factories closing, our inner cities rotting. Without tremendous reform, our nation cannot survive in the new century. This American carnage must be stopped, and it begins not only with the American people, but with you.

Yes, my inauguration marks the start of a new era for America, but it also marks a new era in Washington. The root of all evil is the do nothing Congress which obstructs and blocks reform. Our nation would not be in the condition it is now, if our Congress had not only stood up our Presidents, but taken action to fix the problems in America. Decades have gone by, yet nothing changes.

My fellow Americans, if we want reform. It begins with you. I will not tolerate a Congress which obstructs me, or the will of the American people. Instead, you must be the agents of change. Yes, you. And if you get in the way of the American people, none of you will be re-elected come next year.

Yes, times have changed. No longer are we going to roll over for you. If you cannot bring us change, we will vote you out. Nobody here should feel safe, unless they listen to their people, and follow their will. Last November, the American people strongly rejected the two-party establishment. They strongly rejected the unfair trade deals, which suck the life out of our middle class. They rejected the corruption of the lobbyists and special interests. They rejected the blind partisanship which prevents anything from getting done. They rejected the old Washington, of the old century. This is the 21st century now.

We have a mandate for change, for Reform. You must either flow with the tide, or get washed away. I seek not to scold you or fight you. But I and the American people will not tolerate this idleness any longer.

We can work together, or you can start packing your bags. I and the American people will not rest until we finally have The America We Deserve.

The first 100 days are over, now it's time to really get down to business.

 

[Abraham Washington]

The Winds of Change

As President Trump had said in his address to Congress, a "new sense of national pride was sweeping the nation". The winds of change had certainly come, and 2001 was shaping to be a fascinating and exiciting year in American politics. As the new century dawned, new opportunities lay ahead. With the dawn of the 21st century, America and the world could have a new start, beyond the blood soaked epoch of the last millenium. Nevertheless, as America embarked on this new journey, it would have to take a long look at itself, however uncomfortable that may be.

The Trump Administration continued to push through its agenda. However, it would begin to face fierce resistance from the established parties. The old Washington still held a lot of sway and if the President wanted to move foward to the more ambitious parts of his agenda, he would have to find a way to drain this "swamp". Many Presidents have come and gone, Presidents who had tried to shake things up but had ultimately failed. If Trump wanted to be different, he would have to muster popular support to force Washington to change.

His election was the first step in this path, but many stepping stones remain.

Electoral reform was a major and perhaps vital goal of the Trump Administration, but it would be a long road. Regardless, the final goal was to eventually reform America's political system. Donald Trump knew that he had been elected to smash the two party establishment. He knew he would have only one chance to change America, to leave behind a legacy...

The first step was eliminating the corruption and bureaucracy in government that hinders change. Working with Reform and other symphathetic congressman, Trump introduced a bill (or rather a series of several bills), intended to close loopholes and eliminate corruption within the American government. This initiative faced serious resistance however from Washington.

To drum up support for his agenda, Trump went on a tour of the nation over the summer. He hosted dozens of rallies, attended by thousands, where he called out his opponents and talked about his plans for the future.

The rallies soon proved themselves to be successful, as Congress eventually caved to public opinion and passed the bills. A triumphant success that helped the Administration move ahead with its ambitious plans for reform.

Meanwhile, the Trump Administration also looked ahead to the midterm elections. Passing this ambitious agenda would require votes, and votes couldn't win themselves...

This is why the next focus for the Administration was on campaign finance reform.



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[Abraham Washington]

Big League Winning

As August turned to September, so did the Trump Administration eyes turn to the issue of campaign finance reform. A perennial issue, many Presidents had promised but never delievered on crucial reform to electoral system. Trump hoped he could be different, he had to be - his legacy was on the line. If he was to deliver big league change and ensure that his victory will not be a mere fluke, electoral reform was crucial.

The Trump Administration’s plan to reform campaign finance was two-fold. End the influence of big money and lobbyist groups over American politics and to grant third parties and independents their fair share. By killing two birds with one stone, Trump could ensure future success for his Reform party and perhaps lay the groundwork for future constitutional change to the American electoral system.

Trump’s summer rallies had drummed up public support on this issue, but as fall approached the time had come for the President to roll up his sleeves and get to work pushing his reforms through Congress. It would be a hard fight, but it was necessary for the future of the American people and the American dream. Campaign finance reform would be the focus of the month for the Trump Administration, or so they thought...

Across the globe, a storm was brewing. One that was rapidly approaching the heart of America...

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[Abraham Washington]

One Week In September...

We were on the precipice of a major turning point in American history, in world history. A paradigm shift. The summer of 2001 had seemed quiet and idyllic, but I could never shake the feeling that dark storm clouds were gathering over our dear nation.

People had dismissed the reports, nobody believed it was possible. But believe me, I knew from my life that nothing was impossible, only inconcievable. I was never going to be a president that ignored threats or kicked problems down the road. I had seen too many Americans die needlessly in terror attacks, crime and war. I wasn’t going to let anyone take advantage of America any longer. I knew the only too real possibility of a terrorist attack in the near future, and it was my duty to protect America.
So I got my generals, my people all in one room and I said “let’s stop wasting time.” I said, “we need to take action, and we need to take it fast”.

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In the end, it was one week in September that would decide the course of the 21st century. Our nation was at the crossroads. The fate of America and the world was in our hands...

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