Is Trump's End Nearing? Signs of Cracks Within the US

Few expected that US President Donald Trump would go this far in his second term, whether in his disregard for international law or in his rough handling of the network of alliances that for decades formed the cornerstone of American influence in the world. Since his return to the White House, it has been clear that he seeks to monopolize decision-making, overstepping the norms of checks and balances, and narrowing the spaces within which American institutions traditionally operated with relative independence.The transgressions did not stop at controversial executive orders but also affected relations with Congress and state governors, a scene that re-raised the question of the limits of presidential power in the American constitutional system. Domestically, his policies towards immigrants – both legal and illegal – took a sharply confrontational turn, accompanied by unprecedented inflammatory language against people of color, including Arabs and Muslims, which contributed to expanding Islamophobia and deepening societal division. Criticism of Israel in some circles began to be equated with the suspicion of "anti-Semitism," amidst measures targeting activists sympathetic to Palestinians in the wake of the war in Gaza.Externally, the scene appeared more turbulent. Threats to annex Canada and Mexico, frequent talk of controlling Greenland, along with public insults to US allies in Europe, reflected a unilateral tendency that deals with international politics through a logic of deals and pressure, not partnership. His administration's relationship with international institutions was also marked by a great deal of tension, whether with the United Nations or international courts, reinforcing the impression that Washington sometimes acts as a power above the law.This cannot be separated from the unlimited support received by the war criminal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during his massacres in the Gaza Strip, with its tragic scenes that shook global public opinion. This support was reflected within the US itself, where massive million-person demonstrations took place in dozens of major cities, demanding an end to the war and a review of foreign policy. The results of local elections in a number of states, with Democrats advancing over Republicans, also served as an early warning bell for the ruling party ahead of the midterm elections.In the context of external escalation, the administration adopted a harsh rhetoric towards China, Russia, and Iran, with a policy of brinkmanship, returning the world to an atmosphere of worrying polarization. Trump did not hesitate to use a theatrical rhetoric towards Venezuela, brandishing force and boasting about his country's ability to decide, in language that seemed closer to the logic of political coercion than to balanced diplomatic norms. The most prominent manifestation of this barbarism was the kidnapping of President Maduro and his wife from inside his palace, and bringing him humiliatingly to America for trial, which reinforced the image of an administration inclined to impose its will, rather than adhering to the rules of the international system.Domestically, American academics and politicians warned that polarization had reached dangerous levels, and that inflammatory rhetoric and partisan division could push the country into unprecedented social tension. With increasing criticism within the Republican Party itself, and signs of unease among some members of Congress, cracks began to appear within the camp supporting the president, reflecting a growing awareness of the danger of the current path for the future of both the party and the state.From my perspective, the continuation of this approach will not be easy or long-lasting. American institutions, despite the pressures they have faced, still possess a degree of immunity and ability to self-correct. The escalating talk of holding the president accountable or reducing his influence reflects that the issue has gone beyond partisan disagreement, becoming linked to the image of the United States and its international standing.The question today is: Is Trump's end nearing? Perhaps the answer is not yet decisive, but what is certain is that the American interior is boiling, and the coming months will determine not only the fate of a president but also the shape of America's role in a rapidly changing world that seeks greater balance and respect for international law.