Rachele FalchiTrump’s Return to the White House: A Dark Future for Rights, Democracy, and Global Stability
Election night is over, and the result rings an alarm for the world: Donald Trump is once again at the helm of the United States. With the recent memory of the January 6, 2021 Capitol assault—an event that fractured American history and left institutional scars—Trump returns to the White House with an even harsher stance and rhetoric filled with resentment.
This isn’t just the victory of a controversial leader but a manifestation of an ever-deepening social divide and a sign of eroding trust in democratic institutions. Four years after an attempt to overturn the electoral outcome—and despite facing numerous charges and controversies—Trump has managed not only to retain the support of millions but to become a symbol of revenge against a system his supporters view as elitist and corrupt.
Trump’s return to the White House foresees a term likely to be even more divisive and radical. Today’s tone is harsher than in 2016: he’s solidified a voter base fueled by distrust, misinformation, and fear. With openly hostile rhetoric toward the media, disregard for hard-won civil rights, and a restrictive immigration stance, Trump now seems to embody an America that rejects dialogue, opting for polarization as its preferred approach.
His victory raises unsettling questions not only for the United States but for all liberal democracies. With a heavily conservative agenda and extreme positions on climate change, public healthcare, and gun control, Trump could further escalate international political tensions and weaken the global alliances that have defined the post-war world order.
The Capitol Hill attack was a turning point, a moment when the world witnessed an assault on America’s most sacred democratic institution. But with his re-election, the message seems clear: this trauma wasn’t an isolated incident, but a symptom of a deeper systemic crisis. Today, that America rises again—harder, angrier, and more determined to impose its will.
For the world, this is both a lesson and a warning. America, once seen as the protector of democracy, now risks fostering an authoritarian drift that could spread. The challenge is clear: the world must prepare for instability and a struggle to protect values of equality and freedom that are now at risk.
Women’s Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Abortion: Trump’s Agenda
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, issues like women’s rights, LGBTQ+ freedoms, and abortion access face significant setbacks in the U.S. Trump has frequently voiced opposition to these causes, aligning with a conservative agenda that seeks to roll back social progress of recent decades.
Abortion: Trump has repeatedly pledged to limit abortion access, advocating for state-level regulation. His influence led to the appointment of conservative judges to the Supreme Court, resulting in the overturning of Roe v. Wade, eliminating federal abortion rights.
LGBTQ+ Rights: During his first term, Trump enacted policies restricting LGBTQ+ rights, such as the ban on transgender people serving in the military, and supported ultraconservative groups and policies that fueled intolerance.
Women’s Rights: Trump’s rhetoric often ignores or undermines gender equality. His stance on reproductive rights and public health impacts women’s access to essential healthcare, and his traditionalist views on gender issues fail to fully recognize the rights and needs of modern women.
Trump’s return to power raises serious concerns about a potential social regression in the U.S., where individual freedoms, especially for women and minorities, may be questioned or curtailed, paving the way for more restrictive and divisive laws and policies.
The Dangerous Alliance Between Trump, Elon Musk, and Control Over Social Media and Space
With Trump’s return to the White House, concerns rise about a potential strategic alliance with Elon Musk, the CEO of key companies like X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX. This collaboration could lead to troubling scenarios in both information control and space dominance.
Social Media Control: Musk, who has transformed X into a less-regulated platform, has shown strong support for “free speech” without filters, which many fear could result in more misinformation and extremist content. A partnership with Trump, known for using social media to rally his base and spread conspiracy theories, could further decrease transparency, creating an environment conducive to propaganda and mass manipulation.
Expanding Space Dominance: SpaceX, Musk’s private company working closely with the U.S. government, holds a dominant position in the space industry. With Trump’s backing, SpaceX’s influence on space missions may grow, potentially fostering a private monopoly on strategic space activities. This could lead to greater exploitation of space resources and less regulated space operations.
Power Concentration Risk: The alliance between Trump and Musk represents a dangerous blend of politics and technology. Trump could benefit from Musk’s support for a nearly censorship-free communication platform, while Musk could amplify his power in digital media and space operations, increasing his control over sectors vital to national security and global U.S. influence.
In summary, this alliance may result in unprecedented control over communication and space technologies, reducing guarantees of pluralism and increasing the risks of power concentration in the hands of a few, with concerning implications for democracy and global information freedom.
What Future Awaits
Looking ahead, Trump’s political agenda may heighten international tensions, deepen social fragmentation, and challenge democratic institutions. His radical stances on climate, guns, abortion, and immigration paint a picture of a closed and aggressive America that imposes its will rather than engaging in dialogue.
But a bitter message also emerges from this election: the deep-rooted discontent within American society, a discontent that extends beyond Trump and threatens to spread to democracies worldwide, unable to manage the inequalities and fears of our time.
The world watches, aware that America remains a global model, for better or worse. If this model veers towards populism and authoritarianism, the consequences could be universal, forcing humanity to choose between surrender or new ways to defend values of equity, dialogue, and solidarity.
