There's jubilation and desolation among the ranks of the right and left respectively here in Ireland. We have our own general election in a few weeks time and Trump's success is expected to boost the nationalist, antiauthoritarian vote. Vance apparently sent a strongly worded letter to the Ireland's US ambassador regarding our proposed draconian Hate Speech Laws. All hail Trump! A-ah!
Saviour of the Universe, Trump A-ah!, He'll save every one of us 🙃
I know next to nothing about current Irish politics. I honestly hope the most antiauthoritarians win everywhere, because the nanny state growth needs to end and Karen's need to be removed from power. Unfortunately, while I think there is a chance Trump will make some antiauthoritarians moves here, I am unde rno illusions he has any fundamental principles on that topic. I expect more border authoritarianism, tariffs as a punitive tool of foreign affairs, and possibly a nationwide citizenship purge, although the last is less likely.