Long Form Journalism
President DONALD J. TRUMP UNCHAINED ...
The Supreme Court unchained President Donald J. Trump to essentially get away with murder by appearing to rewarding his defiance of the American Constitution.
By John Paul RoBeare | January 15, 2025
OPINION | SECTION
Winning a second term as President, amid the many legal inditements and courtroom drama, Trump appears no longer bound by the customary laws that governing the American citizens. The Supreme Court has essentially released Trump from both physical or metaphorical restraints—whether intentionally or not, making him a King in his own right.
THE ARTICLE: TRUMP UNCHAINED…
Trump was brought up Presbyterian and baptized at age 13. (according to the Fayetteville Observer) However, today Trump does not subscribe to any one religious group saying, “I considers myself nondenominational.”
On the other hand, Trump stated he is a Christian and has expressed support for white evangelicals and conservative Christian nationals. While most conservative Christians do not promote racialized ideologies, some fringe white nationalist groups have advanced views that associate whiteness with moral or spiritual purity—a position which has drawn wide criticism and rejection by mainstream Christian theology.
This particular group of faithful’s are convinced that the United States according to some, should be a “Christian Nation” that fully subscribes to the laws and values of conservative white Christian nationals—thereby excluding other form of Christianity and belief systems.
This AI-generated image (appearing on Truth Social) portrays President Donald Trump dressed as the Pope—in a white cassock, wearing a cross around his neck and raising his finger as if delivering a sacred message. The depiction sparked conversations, with some of his supporters interpreting it as symbolic and others as blasphemy.
As the new reigning leader of America, Trump appears to hold himself up as the exclusive paragon of the Christian faith and guardian of the people on all matters pertaining to governing the diverse American citizens: policy wise and personal. He seems to take on a God-like image and mentality, having a self-serving and inflated sense of self-importance—which presents a danger not only to himself but the wider world.
In step with white Christian nationals, Trump has created a religious office inside the White House, creating a task force to study and eradicate “Anti-Christian Bias”—especially his and white Christian national’s version of Christianity. Trump’s decision to place an office in the White House goes against the principles of the “Separation of Church and State”—which is quite telling. Especially in light of some of his radical supporters and their mission to dominate and control society while demeaning other religious groups.
Under Trump’s new and evolving executive orders, including the support he garners from conservative white Evangelicals, white Christian nationals, the Heritage Foundation, and his new technological oligarchs “aka Broligarchy’s;” business tycoons, far right-wing MAGA supporters and others—who are creating a new America.
The new Trumpian regime are constructing an America that is unbalanced, discriminatory, bigoted, unpredictable, and dangerous. The “New Spirit of America” forged by Trump and others are creating strict and unyielding criteria for people living in the United States, particularly for minorities and poor white Americans by increasing taxes while cutting supportive governmental programs aimed at their well-being.
The new Trumpian/Christian national criteria includes adapting to its’ religious order: the new “Trumpian/MAGA” social and business constructs and its political governing philosophy totally—without exception.
It’s a particular philosophical idea effecting a host of government and social protections designed to uplift disenfranchised and marginalized individuals and groups. Mainly Black, ethnic minorities, and discarded white Americans who have been systematically denied rights, privileges or access to opportunities afforded to the elites. These groups will suffer the most under this new and evolving philosophical idea of Trumpism and its harsh cuts in social programs.
It was no secret that once Trump had been re-elected to the office of the president, he would enact retribution against all who attacked him. He proclaimed the “I am your retribution.” It is a promise that he has keep, as he continues to go after his aversaries.
The implication of Trump’s alignment with said groups has racist over-and undertones with literal applications of discriminatory practices. The Trumpian strategy has taken on a “Robin Hood” effect, but in reverse. The wealth in America will be redistributed from the poor to the technology oligarchs, the highly affluent business tycoons, and “friends of the Trump dynasty” who oversees America’s economic policies.
The new arrangement will grant the wealthy tax breaks and lucrative economic business advantages (under the guise of the outdated “trickle-down” theory of Reaganomics), which was [not] beneficial to marginalized citizens in American culture.
Trump’s purposely constructed planned setbacks in education, including the elimination of “The Department of Education” in Washington, D.C., will mainly affect poor and disadvantaged African Americans/Black children, ethnic minorities and poor Whites. These groups have not been properly educated and will not meet the admissions requirements for attendance in religious and charter schools which the Trump administration is pushing for there expansion throughout the country.
The Trump administration is reportedly pushing to introduce its Christian educational philosophy into public schools by inserting white Christian nationalist Bible references into lesson plans. This move appears to challenge the principals of separation of church and state by imposing specific religious standards.
Some critics view this as a form of religious manipulation—an effort marked by deception, control, and selfish ambition allegedly constructed and guided by the Heritage Foundation’s Project 25 conservative agenda in collaboration with the Trump administration. It is a scheme which appears to be in direct opposition to God’s master plan of truth, love and righteousness.
Without access to the more well-resourced schools, marginalized citizens will find themselves falling further behind in a technically driven world. Under the newly purposed plan, private and religious schools would receive targeted funding to higher better-qualified teachers, and purchase state-of-the-art equipment and school supplies—while public schools may be left to fend for themselves—placing the full burden of education solely on state governments.
This convoluted proposal by Trump’s education department is especially troubling amid Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing, which threatens the job outlook today and into the future for those who fall below the technological learning curve. The need for increased federal guidance and more advance training in [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)] courses are essential for minority and economically deprived white communities to remain competitive. Especially, while at the same time, this administration is providing a greater foothold in high-demand career fields in technology to the elites.
Furthermore, by exposing disadvantaged minorities and others with advanced learning in state-of-the-art technology, it will help them to secure meaning future employment opportunities and stay competitive with their more affluent counterparts from private and religious schools. In addition, this approach will help to reduce the dependence on socially programs, thereby helping to reduce the federal deficit.
The reversal of governmental programs in support of disenfranchised U.S. citizens of varying backgrounds, will have an injurious effect on underdeveloped communities across America—especially at time when education has never been more critical. While Trump articulates the desires and need to “Make America Great Again” on one hand—on the other he seems to take delight in tearing America down.
President Donald J. Trump appears to suffer from a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” personality disorder. At one moment President Trump appears methodical, kind, hilarious, and supportive. Then, seemingly without provocation from anyone, he has a mood swing that’s dark, evil, filled with calamity, erratic behavior, and disproportionately harsh actions directed at minorities and poor whites.
Additionally, Trump appears to be all over the place with his concepts on governing America, its diverse population, and acts of diplomacy among U.S. partners abroad. (To note: These actions began before he assumed his second term as president on January 20, 2025.)
Resulting from Trump’s overreaching and his personal distrust of the United Nations and U.S. allies, many economists and political advisors in America and abroad feel the U.S. will decline economically, socially, and in its military might. Notwithstanding, Trump’s egregious foreign diplomatic efforts, which is expected to also decline to historical lows under his presidency. A fate no one wants—including those who are in compliance with the president.
President Trump’s shameful interaction with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. It was a scheduled meeting to sign a minerals deal that ended in Zelenskyy being lambasted by President Trump and asked to leave without a deal
After Trump berated President Zelenskyy’s in front of the press and White House staff, he was asked to apologize for not taking the deal and for turning the meeting into a disaster which Zelenskyy refused.
A key example of America’s diplomatic decline under President Trump is the shameful interaction he had with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office during a scheduled meeting to sign a minerals deal. The meeting erupted into a fiery altercation with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance (who instigated the exchange), both lambasting President Zelenskyy in public. Trump and Vance should have taken a lesson from the former President Bill Clinton’s MasterClass in diplomacy when he said, “You can be tough as nails with foreign leaders behind closed doors, but never embarrass them in public.
The encounter turned sour because Zelenskyy wanted reassurance prior to signing the mineral deal that Russia would honor it and not reignite the war with Ukraine at a later time. Unfortunately, President Zelenskyy has now felt the “initial” sting of the “dark side” of American politics and negotiations of the Trump administration.
It was a request that fell on deaf ears by an angry Trump and his team of staunch followers and supporters of the Trumpian aristocracy who always stands with the King (Trump). Zelenskyy was visibly shaken, but had no way out and asked to leave with hat in hand, empty-handed.
Since Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump, which ended up with him being berated and thrown out of the White House. A few days later, Putin carried out a cyberattack on the Ukrainian satellite communications system. Hours later, Russia invaded Ukraine. In the meantime, the Trump administration made it clear that it is seeking to make amends with Moscow.
President Trump and his cronies are complete with hidden depths, doom and gloom, hopelessness, melancholy, malevolence, ongoing conflict(s), and distrust. Attributes which can lead to serious complications or the metaphorical death of a nation—particularly Ukraine, should the Trump administration not get what they want.
The president and vice president’s ambush of Zelenskyy, was a setup of monumental proportions for the [press] and his far right-winged MAGA supporters. Trump said it himself, “This will make good TV.” The fiasco was a planned staged event to elevate Trump’s status as a tough negotiator and a hardline U.S. President who stopped the war between Russia and Ukraine and secured vital resources for America.
It was an effort for Trump to gain more power, while humiliating President Zelenskyy into signing a land/minerals agreement without any guarantee in place to prevent Vladimir Putin (Dictator and former Russian KBG foreign intelligence officer and liar) from further attacking Ukraine at a future time. Signing that loaded agreement absent protections for Ukraine, President Zelenskyy would have failed the Ukrainian people by not securing protections against future coup d’état at the hands of Russia.
Now begins a tense wait, as Ukraine remains an important strategic partner and friend of the U.S. A partner America can’t afford to lose. They are one of the largest suppliers of minerals like titanium. In 2022, Ukraine exported $37 million dollars of titanium ore to America, making it the second-largest destination for Ukraine’s exports after the Czech Republic.
Titanium is a highly sought after minerals that is used in surgical applications such as joint replacements and tooth implants, due to its connectivity to bone. The Trump administration and Elon Musk have a strong interest in the mineral deal, and particularly the titanium, which is for its application in the construction of Elon’s aircraft and space exploration—in partnership with America and its techno-oligarchs.
Along with titanium, there is dysprosium. It is a vital mineral which is primarily mined in China, who dominates the global production of dysprosium. It has a high usage in “high-tech” components which is why they have all landed with the Trump administration. Minerals like dysprosium, neodymium, scandium, titanium and others have an application in the development of powerful magnets for electric cars, smartphones, wind turbines, display screens, and other technically driven products and spellbinding advancements.
Photo denotes a few of the technology players now in Trump’s inner circle. From left to right, Jeff Bezos, Executive Chairman Amazon; Sundar Pichai, CEO Google; and Elon Musk, CEO Tesla Motor and Space X.
The “New Space Frontier,” increasingly shaped by the president and his extended network—composed of the newly formed additions to his family dynasty: the corporate/techno-oligarchs, business tycoons, and political associates seek immeasurable financial returns from the “Trumpian New World Order.”
Trump and his administration sees expansive monetary opportunities in the broader technology sectors, particularly the aerospace industry, as well as Elon’s automotive properties that include flying cars (e.g., a flying Roadster), but no formal developments has been confirmed yet. It is an idea in which Musk has hinted to be his next project. As recent as March 2024, Elon disclosed the prospects of a flying Tesla on a show with Don Lemon, CNN News Anchor. And with respect to this ongoing dispute among Elon Musk and President Trump, I’m not buying it. I feel it’s just another diversionary tactic to distract concern people from the real goal and mission of the new and evolving Trump dynasty.
Nevertheless, this group of business and political friends of President Trump, view Ukraine as a highly important asset rich in vital minerals. Ukraine also supply the U.S. with Sunflower Oil and entry to its distribution portal on the Black Sea—which is the greatest sea port among all the countries in the world. President Trump, Elon Musk, and Vladimir Putin’s land and mineral deal is theft by deception should it occur in its current stage without guarantees.
The historical context of America’s relationship with Native American tribes adds a sobering layer to the Ukraine deal. Liken to the Native American agreement that amounted to a paternalistic gesture by autocrats and plutocrats in and out of the American government with no real substance or teeth, the same is constructed for the Ukrainian people.
America’s European settlers stole the land from the Native Americans and gave them in the form of reparations $1.3 billon, which amounted to less than $1,000 dollars (estimated) for each Native American in the United States. This was widely viewed as a symbolic gesture and insufficient given the magnitude of the dispossession.
In advising President Zelenskyy, some have said buyer beware, because without a strong agreement in place there will be continued efforts to annex Ukraine’s land. The history of the land agreement between Native American Tribes and the U.S. government was complete with many injustices, dishonesties, and outright exploitation of the original land owners.
Framed as treaties, these agreements made between America and Native Americans were based on false promises and misrepresentations, similar to the position Zelenskyy found himself in during the clash within the “Oval Office,” among many onlookers from the press and member of the “Trumpian” royal U.S. clan. They (Native Americans) too, were subjected to duress and coercion and ended up on the bottom side.
Like the treaties made with the Indigenous people and the deals made with African Americans, Ukraine’s land deal absent real U.S. protections, would ultimately end up being reneged by the U.S. power brokers. History matters, that why the conservative right-wing republicans are making every efforts to remove it from schools, federal institutions, and more.
Many of the executive orders proposed by Trump, along side the array of controversial public statements by Elon Musk, have been criticized for contradicting core principals of the United States Constitutional protections and widely held American democratic values. Statements turned to actions by Musk such as cuts to social security, mass firing, dismantling of Civil Rights protections, and the rollback of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), are perceived as a smokescreen, for something more lucrative for the Trumpian newly devised clan.
SUMMATION OF TALKING POINTS
A great deal of the American people believe in Trump’s prosperity promises and the unlawful maneuvers to reduce government spending are merely a campaign of “political posturing and chicanery to lure the American people away from the real threat to society: Trump and the super-wealthy group of robber-barons and tech billionaires.
President Trump and his partners appear to have successfully redirected the focus of voters and adversaries, while its organizers and planners like the Heritage Foundation infuses its conservative agenda prominently laid out in Project 25 with lighting speed. The after effects of this one-sided contentious religious agenda will be enshrined in America’s political and social framework for eternity should it become successful.
The 2025 Presidential Transition Project is a diabolic political initiative designed to reshape the federal government and consolidate executive power to favor right-wing policies. It’s a dangerous and destabilizing effort in nature and reprehensible in planning: calling for immediate censure, condemnation and a massive public revolt by the American citizens before these new policy revelations of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 25 becomes U.S. law.
The planned diversion was created to lead the American people, news media, and democrats down a “rabbit hole.” The extraordinary abyss—Satan’s deep dark dungeon of confusion, pain and death. It was designed to provide cover for Trump and his robber barons as they manipulate U.S. governmental policies and steal the American people’s resources, hopes, aspirations, and their futures.
Despite Trump’s unfulfilled campaign promises of economic euphoria leading to a utopian like society, his loyal MAGA supporters and inept team of governmental officials continue to stand by and support their King. They patiently awaiting Trump’s promise of economic security, lower prices at grocery stories and the gas pump; peace through strength, reductions in U.S. violence, illegal drugs and mental health issues as well as increased illegal migrant deportations, enhanced border security, and honest governmental leadership.
Yet it is the recent ignominious failures and fiascos of “Signalgate”—a major U.S. group chat leak scandal and a deportation error involving a Maryland man being sent to the dangerous maximum prison in El Salvador, CECOT. These incidents and a host of others by this newly formed administration have raised questions about competence and political oversight within the halls of justice and the overall political framework in Washington, D.C. I say to the Trump loyalist, supporters and royal subjects (I too want to see the President succeed, but in an honest, forthright, and dignified fashion)—but wait for it… and good luck! Promises made promises met—Not yet but hopefully soon.
The fact that Trump has not kept his promise of economic resurgence and military stability around the world is not only applicable to him, as many of his predecessors have faltered on their promises to the American people as well. However, many observers believe the Trump era policies and strategies are destructive, mean-spirited, unnecessary, and polarizing. Past presidents did not plan and destroy the infrastructure of America and divide its’ people as the current Trump administration is actively doing. “Therein lies the difference” in leadership of someone who works to build the country up, as opposed to one who tears it down.
update NOTICE
Please note the following updates to this article: As of May 1, 2025, the Trump administration reportedly secured a mineral deal with Ukraine. Unfortunately, the U.S. did not provide Ukraine with guarantees regarding Russia’s ongoing military actions. However, the U.S. has pledged continued financially, military, and humanitarian support to Ukraine, but this support is expected to end if Ukraine is formally annexed by Russia.
Furthermore, In July, 2025, President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers passed, by a slim margin, the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill.” It was signed into law on the 4th of July, 2025. The new legislation has been met with strong opposition from Democratic lawmakers, who warn of serious complications and outcomes from its passage, particularly due to substantial cuts to social programs. The vote was split along party lines. According to Democratic estimates, the bill could leave up to 12 million [Americans] without healthcare coverage and increase the national dept to more than $3.4 trillion over the next ten years, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The Committee for Responsible Federal Budget put the number even higher, at $4 trillion or more.