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Published Dec 10, 2024

Raging Moderates: Trump’s Day One Agenda, Syria’s Civil War, and 2025 Predictions

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov delve into America's future under a potential Trump presidency with discussions on tax, regulation, and immigration changes, analyze Syria's evolving political landscape post-Assad, and examine internal US political shifts including democratic leadership and the contentious nature of presidential pardons.
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  • Economic Shifts

    and discuss the potential economic shifts under a future Trump administration, focusing on tax reforms and regulatory changes. Jessica anticipates a continuation of Trump's tax cuts, possibly through reconciliation, and highlights the excitement among business leaders for further deregulation 1. However, she expresses concern over the potential removal of essential regulations, such as climate protections 2. Scott adds that the dynamics of a semi-lame duck presidency could influence these economic policies, especially if inflation rises 2.

       

    Immigration Policies

    The conversation shifts to immigration, where predicts a crackdown on immigration policies, aligning with Trump's campaign promises. She notes the potential for executive orders to maintain some of Biden's border policies while introducing new measures 3. reflects on the challenges of implementing sweeping changes due to political intransigence, drawing parallels to historical events 3. He also highlights Trump's plans for immediate action on immigration, including deportations and ending birthright citizenship 4.

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