Trump 2.0 is here. I’m in my Philly kitchen, coffee cold, dog snoring, Fox News muttering. It’s November 5, 2025. Last night I spilled beer on the rug yelling at my cousin about tariffs. Classic me.
Trump 2.0 Hits Home: My Election Night Mess
I woke up with a headache and a text from Mom: “We won?” Yeah, second term Trump. My living room still smells like pizza and stress. I’m excited and scared in the same breath.
- Economy: Tax cuts might fatten my 401(k). But I tried house-flipping in 2018 and ended up with a $5k plumbing bill. Lesson learned.
- Immigration: My taco truck neighbor could lose family. I once got grilled at a Texas checkpoint over a burrito. Took 45 sweaty minutes.
- Healthcare: Asthma meds aren’t cheap. I’ve skipped doses and wheezed through runs. Not smart.
Trump 2.0 Policies: What Scares and Excites Me
Energy policy is coming in hot. More drilling could drop gas prices. I tailgated last July yelling “energy independence” while plastic cups piled up. Hypocrite? Maybe.
Border stuff ramps up. I drove cross-country in 2018, got stuck at a checkpoint, cracked bad piñata jokes to stay calm. Maria, my old coworker, got deported on a paperwork glitch. Took my couch to recover.
Check The Atlantic on energy and CNN on borders.
Trump 2.0 Abroad: My Netflix and the World
Trade wars could kill cheap IKEA. I once built a wobbly bookcase drunk on mulled wine. NATO wobbles too—less war sounds nice, but no more cheap avocados?
- China tariffs: pricier phones, maybe more US jobs.
- Middle East: more peace deals or oil spikes.
- Climate: we lag, but Musk might save us. I’m holding Tesla stock—don’t let me panic-sell.
See BBC on diplomacy and Foreign Policy on trade.
Wrapping My Trump 2.0 Rant
I’m in sweatpants, dog at my feet, hoping Trump 2.0 builds something solid. Or at least doesn’t break us. Talk to people who disagree—over beer, not tweets. What’s your take? Comment below. Share if it hit home.
