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Decline of power in Washington: The most dangerous years of the Trump presidency

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Decline of power in Washington: The most dangerous years of the Trump presidency

War in Ukraine, crisis in the Middle East, loss of AI control – Donald Trump is caught up in the chaos that he himself helped to create.

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René Pfister analyzes the decline in power in Washington under Donald Trump.
In view of global crises such as the Ukraine war, the Middle East crisis and uncontrolled AI developments, the question arises as to how much instability the world can still tolerate under Trump.

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The article addresses the challenges facing the US government under Donald Trump in 2026.

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Decline of power in Washington The most dangerous years of the Trump presidency now begin

A column by René Pfister

War in Ukraine, crisis in the Middle East, loss of AI control – Donald Trump is caught up in the chaos that he himself helped to create. How much more madness in the White House can the world afford?

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What specific measures is the government planning to combat the risks of AI?
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