After the recent election results in the United Stateswhich confirm the return of donald trump to the presidency with 277 electoral votes, the reactions have not been long in coming, generating diverse opinions in the international political arena. The news of his victory, which makes him the 47th American presidenthas impacted the entire world, including Spain, where political personalities have begun to reveal their impressions of the results. In that sense, Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, former deputy of the Congress of Deputies, has shared his opinion regarding the results of the US elections through his X account, the social network formerly known as Twitter.
Through a series of publications on his social networks, the former deputy highlighted what he considers “magnificent news” for the entire world and analyzed the factors which, in their opinion, turn Trump’s victory into a Major change of course for American and international politics. His reflection, however, was not limited to a celebration, as he also launched a warning about the possible effects that this administration could have for Spanish and European interests.
Trump’s victory, and the defeat of the woke left in the US, is magnificent news! Without nuances. Great news for everyone.
In addition, there are some reflections that may be worth reviewing: pic.twitter.com/8y13ofqYMS
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
A government with room for “ambitious” reforms
1. Trump wins the presidency, the popular vote, Congress and the Senate. This gives him at least 2 years of margin (until the next legislative elections) to impose an ambitious reformist agenda from the beginning. pic.twitter.com/lIcGaMMumM
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
Espinosa de los Monteros began his analysis by highlighting the fact that Trump has won not only the presidency, but also the popular vote, Congress and the Senate. According to the former representative, this control over the legislative power offers Trump “at least two years of margin to impose an ambitious reformist agenda from the beginning”, an advantage that, as he emphasizes, can strengthen change policies from day one.
A presidency with greater experience and “discipline”
2. He is more likely to adopt strong reforms now than 8 years ago for several reasons: he has the legislature on his side, he already knows the system this time, his entire team is aware of the need for “discipline” when governing, he is not going to make the same selection mistakes… pic.twitter.com/PeiaHFHVlM
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
On the other hand, Espinosa de los Monteros considers that this new administration could be stronger than that of eight years ago. For the former representative, Trump, now with experience and a conscious team of the “discipline” necessary to govern, is in a better position to implement significant changes without falling into the mistakes of his first mandate. “He knows that he only has four years ahead of him, his last four, and he wants to leave a good legacy for History,” he said, suggesting that the president’s focus will be on making a difference.
A vice president already in “pre-campaign”
3. The new Republican presidential candidate in 2028 is called JD Vance, and he is the new Vice President. Vice presidents are not usually very influential, nor do they have great powers, beyond presiding over the Senate. But he is already going to be in pre-campaign mode from today. pic.twitter.com/rBB0q4iSUd
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
Another notable observation is about the vice president JD Vance, who according to Espinosa is already “in pre-campaign mode” for 2028. By positioning himself in a key and at the same time discreet role, Espinosa predicts that Vance, although he does not have great powers, represents a generational change and one emerging figure for the next US election cycle.
The “invalidation” of Kamala Harris and the future of the left
4. One of the reasons why this defeat is healthy for the left itself is the invalidation of the way in which Kamala became a candidate. Without ever having won anything, without a single notable success, without internal debate or primaries, handpicked and supported by…
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
Likewise, Espinosa stated that the “defeat” of Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, represented an election by the progressive elite “without ever having won anything or having a single notable success.” In that sense, as revealed, The electoral results represent an “invalidation” of the left American culture and a system of political promotion through connections with the Hollywood elite and other spheres of power.
The danger of underestimating the “woke world”
5. Despite everything, we cannot fall into the trap of believing that the progressive elite or the woke world have been definitively defeated; We already made that mistake after the fall of the Berlin Wall, and we continue to pay for it today. We must destroy such harmful ideas for… pic.twitter.com/jNsrtKMOcL
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
However, despite celebrating this victory, Espinosa warns: “You cannot fall into the trap of believing that the progressive elite or the woke world have been definitively defeated.” In his opinion, the danger of these ideas persists and will need to be actively fought in the future. Trump, he assures, will be a key piece in that fight.
From an ideological presidency to a “pragmatic” one
6. Having said all the above, I suspect (I may be wrong) that this Trump legislature is going to be less ideological and more pragmatic. Mike Pence is not there, and Trump is not going to talk as much about abortion or family. I think it will focus more on the economy, the trade war with China, or… pic.twitter.com/3LKezVbpnv
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
Unlike his first term, Espinosa foresees that this administration will be less ideological and will focus more on topics such as economythe trade war with China and the border control. According to the former representative, the fact that Mike Pence is not present and that the figure of Vance represents “hillbilly America” suggests a more issue-oriented management with tangible impact for the American population.
“The people are fed up with professional politicians”
7. Those who say that women are not allowed to govern have not understood anything. This choice was not between a man and a woman.
It was between someone who will be liked or not, but has arrived on his own merits, after decades of successes and failures, and in the last decade FIGHTING AGAINST…
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
Espinosa points out that Trump’s election, unlike Harris, reflects a society’s preference for leaders who have reached their positions through their own merits. As he revealed, the Republican’s victory shows the population’s rejection of the “usual professional politicians with their usual lies.”
A triumph against the traditional media and experts
9. Trump’s victory is also a very important blow to the usual media.
To the political scientists, sociologists, and “experts” in nothing who dominate a media scene that feeds back into its own echo chamber. They are corpses, and they know it, but… pic.twitter.com/O2FB2jJixQ
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
The former deputy harshly criticizes the “usual media” and the experts that, according to him, they operate in an “echo chamber” and that “they are corpses, and they know it, but they refuse to accept it.” This is, for Espinosa, a significant blow to his influence in society, which refuses to accept the change that the republican represents.
Espinosa also wanted to remember that “Trump has overcome more adversity than Ulysses in the Odyssey” and noted that “he has been a great fighter, and the final prize is well deserved.”
“It is possible that certain interests of Spain or Europe will be harmed”
10. For all these reasons, I return to the beginning: this electoral result is very good news for everyone.
It doesn’t mean that everything that happens in the next 4 years will be good for everyone. It is even possible that certain interests of Spain or Europe may be seen… pic.twitter.com/VWbhd6QrlN
— Iván Espinosa de los Monteros (@ivanedlm) November 6, 2024
In a final message, Espinosa de los Monteros stressed that although he considers the result beneficialwarns about possible consequences for Europe and Spain. With this warning, the former representative suggests that Trump’s return could mean a new challenge for geopolitical balance in which Spain, as part of the European Union, will have to redefine your relationship with a partner who approaches with a firm and change-oriented agenda.
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