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Trump's reforms rule out return to past values: Dugin

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  • 25 Jan 2025 14:20
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Alexander Dugin says that the political changes introduced by Trump are so transformative that returning to previous values is unfeasible, as a significant portion of the population is likely to embrace his ideas.

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    The leader of the International Eurasian Movement, political scientist Alexander Dugin speaks to journalists before a ceremony to open the Founding Congress of the International Russophile Movement at the Pushkin State Museum in Moscow, Russia, on March 14, 2023. (AP)

Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin told RIA Novosti that the changes brought by US President Donald Trump to US politics are so profound that a return to former values will be impossible.
 
"The stakes are so high that basically there will be no return in any case. At least half, or even more than half of the population ... will simply defend these approaches, these ideas, especially since he [Trump] has picked such a young team, which will be around in politics for a long time," Dugin said. 

The philosopher predicted that Trump's reforms would first influence politics and society, eventually reaching science, education, and culture.  At the same time, these transformations will be "so dynamic, so fundamental" that they will meet "tremendous resistance," Dugin said.

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Dugin also remarked that a serious confrontation is looming between Europe and the United States under Trump, as the primary leaders of major European countries are firmly aligned with left-wing liberal and globalist ideologies. He described them as "fanatics of liberal censorship" and supporters of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
 
He also noted that Trump has allies in Europe, including Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and other right-wing politicians who share his views.

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Trump signed many executive orders after addressing nearly 20,000 supporters at the Captial One Arena on January 21, after being inaugurated just hours earlier, saying he would sign executive orders to stop 80 orders issued by the previous administration. 

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Following the speech, Trump sat at a desk in front of his supporters to sign several orders, in an unprecedented move. According to news agencies, the president approved policies to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Change Agreement and end "work from home" for Federal employees, among other decisions.

Trump then began to sign a series of documents when he arrived at the Oval Office. This included memorandums and policies on issues ranging from migration to the economy.

Trump's provocative ambitions signal broader strategy shift: WashPo

The Washington Post on December 30 reported that Trump has stirred global attention with remarks suggesting territorial ambitions and unconventional foreign policy moves ahead of his second term. Among his recent comments, Trump proposed purchasing Greenland, integrating Canada as the 51st US state, and claiming control of the Panama Canal—bold statements that have raised eyebrows internationally.

Despite not yet assuming office, Trump has defended these ideas as part of a broader "America First" strategy aimed at bolstering US power and influence. Trump's transition spokeswoman Anna Kelly declared, "When he officially takes office, foreign nations will think twice before ripping off our country, America will be respected again, and the whole world will be safer."

His proposal to acquire Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, is not entirely new. In 2019, Trump explored the idea, prompted by Estée Lauder heir Ronald Lauder. He also reiterated this position on his social media platform, Truth Social, writing, "For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity." Greenland's leaders, however, remain firm in rejecting the notion, with the island's prime minister previously stating it is not for sale.

Similarly, Trump's comments about the Panama Canal sparked controversy. Accusing Panama of overcharging shipping rates and claiming Chinese military presence in the region, Trump reignited a long-standing debate over US involvement. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino dismissed these assertions as baseless, stating, "There are no Chinese soldiers in the canal, for the love of God. It's nonsense."

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