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Donald Trump returns to the White House with a victory that shakes up the political landscape claiming a future less polarized and closer to real issues.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. With a result that shook the political landscape, Donald Trump returns to the presidency of the United States, becoming only the second president in American history – after Grover Cleveland in 1893 – to secure a non-consecutive second term.
This victory marks a groundbreaking turning point and sends an unequivocal message: America has chosen substance over labels. It was a decision based on concrete priorities, moving away from the political and ideological trends that have polarized the debate in recent years.
Postal votes and the case of 2020
The wounds left by the 2020 election cannot be ignored. The shadow of alleged irregularities related to mail-in voting during the Covid-19 emergency has raised suspicions among many Americans. The idea of a controversial election, with accusations of manipulation and interference, has lingered in the collective imagination. With Trump’s return, voters seem to want to close that chapter and assert a different direction, far from the uncertainties that had accompanied Joe Biden’s election.
The Rejection of Empty Rhetoric and Ideology
Despite strong criticism of his personality and communication style, Trump managed to carry out a campaign focused on issues that impact the daily lives of citizens. In contrast to an agenda built on identity, minority rights, and forced inclusion policies, the former president leveraged pragmatic themes: economic security, border protection, energy independence, rejection of “woke culture,” and tax relief reforms. Faced with these priorities, voters showed they no longer wanted to be influenced by “progressive” rhetoric that, despite good intentions, often overlooked the practical problems of the middle and working classes.
The Issue of “Puberty Blockers”
In this climate of a return to pragmatism, it is worth remembering an event that occurred just before the elections: the opening of the American Congress to a controversial study regarding the use of “puberty blockers” in minors (puberty blockers in children to induce “gender change”), a project funded with public funds to analyze the impact of such treatments on children and adolescents with gender dysphoria. The results of this research, named “The impact of Early Medical Treatment in Transgender Youth,” have never been published, raising suspicions and concerns among citizens that science may sometimes be bent to ideological needs, with a direct impact on young lives.
It is significant that, even in the “woke” and progressive environment of The New York Times, a critique has emerged on this issue just a few days before the vote, revealing the tension between scientific truth and political conformity in how such issues are managed.
The public reaction to events like this, combined with Trump’s victory, suggests a rethinking of identity politics and cultural battles that have dominated in recent years. Americans’ choice reflects a desire to return to a more moderate and respectful approach to traditional values and the concrete reality of American families.
The new agenda
Trump’s victory brings with it a political agenda that promises to address the hot topics of the American and global landscape. With the support of a Republican majority in the Senate, the Trump administration now has ample opportunities to proceed on several fronts: strengthening borders, promoting American industry, reducing domestic taxes, and combating Chinese economic power, with the aim of restoring centrality to “made in USA” and strengthening the middle class. His nomination of JD Vance as vice president, a man of proletarian origins, suggests a political vision more attentive to the needs of urban peripheries and middle-class families, often overlooked by recent policies.
Towards a pragmatic policy free from ideological dogmas
Trump’s victory therefore marks a clear departure from policies based on identity agendas, also expressing a rejection of an environmentalism often perceived as unrealistic and of a political correctness that seems to have lost touch with the real needs of citizens. The electorate has sent a strong and clear message: people desire less ideology and more concrete solutions.
America is changing, and perhaps the world too
This victory could reshape the international landscape. Chinese President Xi Jinping has acknowledged the need for peaceful coexistence, while Taiwan is gearing up to reduce its economic dependence on China, anticipating possible tariff policies that Trump has already promised. This new political stance could establish a more pragmatic balance even in international relations.
Trump is certainly not the president who represents unanimity, but his victory expresses the desire of an America that wants to look to its future with more security and realism.
Italy strengthens itself: strategic neutrality and new horizons
In this scenario, Italy stands out for its ability to maintain a line of sober neutrality. Unlike other countries or parties such as the United Kingdom, which have actively taken sides on divisive and polarizing issues even participating in the electoral campaign, Italy has avoided immersing itself in ideological conflicts, opting for a strategic and cautious attitude.
However, it must be acknowledged that this position not only allowed her to avoid being dragged into sterile battles, but also to strengthen her international relationships. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, already in good relations with Donald Trump and key figures like Elon Musk – a strong supporter of the Trump campaign – sees Italy’s influence growing on the global chessboard. This new axis could open up important economic and technological opportunities, positioning Italy as a privileged partner in a period of transformation.
Italy, therefore, without fanfare but with strategic vision, positions itself as a discreet yet influential ally, capable of navigating among the great powers without losing its independence. The neutrality maintained over the years on the most ideological issues now appears as a strength: it allows us to engage in dialogue both with Washington and with Europe without succumbing to the pressures that often characterize international relations.
Meloni’s bet on an open but cautious foreign policy, aimed at consolidating economic and commercial ties rather than bombastic rhetoric, could prove to be a winning card. On one hand, Italy is capable of building a direct relationship with the United States on economic and technological issues – from energy to hi-tech industry – finding in the Trumpian vision of economic protectionism and national centrality a line compatible with our interest in strengthening the local industry.
On the other hand, Meloni’s proximity to Musk, a prominent figure and symbol of the new American technological economy, suggests potential developments in the Italian innovation and startup sector, which could gain visibility and investments overseas.
Ultimately, Italy emerges strengthened not only because it maintains a solid balance, but because it shows a pragmatic vision aimed at concrete benefits for the country, connecting with major global players without being dragged into ideological crusades.
This victory of Trump – often observed with skepticism – can instead be an opportunity for growth and revival for Italy, a chance to align with the new American priorities without losing its autonomy and without giving up its identity.
