In addition to promising an orderly transition of power, President Biden urged Americans to accept Trump's election. His party members are now having difficulty explaining Vice President Kamala Harris's loss, citing a variety of reasons, including the war in Gaza and false information.
During campaign, Donald Trump put forth a number of vague tax cuts that will now be subject to a fiscal reckoning in Washington following his election this week.
He signed a significant tax package into law during his first term. Trump's other objectives may be overshadowed by the costly debate that will ensue when a large portion of that tax cut expires at the end of 2025. There is uncertainty among lawmakers and advisors regarding the amount of money they can w
hen maintaining the status quo comes at a high cost, pledge to reduce the country's taxes once more.
Following his win, Trump has turned his attention to appointing loyalists to positions in his new administration who are prepared to fulfill the pledges he made during the campaign. His broad agenda would change domestic affairs, national security, foreign policy, government, and economics more than any other president in modern history.
Trump appointed Susie Wiles, a strategist from Florida who has managed his political operation for almost four years, as his new chief of staff in the White House. She will be the title's first female holder.
