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What Trump’s return says about this moment in America

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With his reelection, Donald Trump cements his place as one of the most significant leaders of the 21st century .

When his story is fully told, it will be for ushering in a new era that upended American life.

At the launch of his second term, political analysts say, the stakes are even higher than when he took office eight years ago .

Julian Zelizer : Donald Trump has stayed in the public spotlight virtually nonstop since losing reelection in 2020 .

Zelizer says the president-elect has said the message of his second inaugural will be “unity” He says the opening act of the second term promises to be momentous.

Trump insider: “He knows what he's doing. This time around, it’s not just pie in the sky”.

A schism within the MAGA movement has emerged over the South African -native Mr. Musk ’s support for granting visas to skilled foreign workers.

Musk has also made clear he’ll deploy his cash in the 2026 midterms to take on Republican members of Congress who defy the president.