This article argues that Donald Trump's disruptive approach, while sometimes controversial, has forced necessary debates and challenges on issues like immigration and defense. The author compares Trump to Margaret Thatcher, another disruptive leader who challenged prevailing ideas and ultimately led to positive change.
There is something to be said for gradual reform and piecemeal change. I just can’t remember what it is. Nor can Donald Trump. This is a positive. For, sometimes it is necessary to shake things up to get them moving. By saying ‘You’re fired’ to many old and fruitless policies, the former Apprentice star is been a force for good – even if some of his policies were half-baked or even barmy.
The Businessman turned politician is no fan of the European Union, but the effect of leaving the Europeans to fend for themselves in face of Russian aggression, is leading to that ‘ever closer union’ that many people in Brussels have been hankering for. Increasing defence spending will not only have political consequences. It will also strengthen the European economies by increasing production of weapons, which will create jobs. But the main benefit of Trump is political – and even democratic.
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