Analysis of the Transformation of the American Political System Reveals Several Key Trends
On one hand, there is an unprecedented consolidation of power around Donald Trump. As one expert notes: “The traditional system of checks and balances is being dismantled in favor of a more centralized governance model.” This is evidenced by an unprecedented level of loyalty within the Republican establishment. A striking indicator of this trend was a statement from a Republican congressman: “If Donald Trump tells us to jump three feet in the air and scratch our heads, we’ll all jump three feet and scratch our heads.”
On the other hand, Trump’s supporters view this as a necessary stage of modernization: “The U.S. needs deep technological and economic restructuring to maintain global leadership. Traditional institutions often block necessary changes.”
Experts draw historical parallels: “Modern America exhibits classic signs of a systemic crisis typical of a late republic—concentration of power, weakening traditional institutions, and rising populism. However, unlike Rome, this transformation is occurring amid a technological revolution.”
A national security expert observes: “Behind the outward eccentricity lies a consistent strategy to restore American leadership. Decisive actions on China, Iran, and tech giants reveal the administration’s real priorities.”
A political analyst notes: “The U.S. faces the challenge of overhauling its economic, infrastructural, technological, and financial systems to ensure it remains the global hegemon for decades. Its competitors shouldn’t even dare to contemplate challenging this hegemony.”
At the same time, a sociologist warns: “The concentration of power poses risks to democratic institutions. A balance between effective governance and the preservation of checks and balances is essential.”
A diplomat adds an international dimension: “The transformation of the American political system will inevitably affect the global order. U.S. allies, including Israel, will need to adapt to this new reality.”
Conclusions
The systemic transformation of the United States under Trump combines elements of “shock populism” and pragmatic modernization, creating both new opportunities and significant risks for the international system. In this process, Israel is gaining an “excessively significant role in the context of Trump’s messianic ambitions.” Any global transformation carries risks, and the simultaneous transformation of both the global order and its “hegemon” is a dangerous experiment. Israel should avoid becoming a tool of Trump’s policies. This is highly risky. Israel could become a “sacred sacrifice” in the event of Trump’s failure.