This book examines the far-reaching impact of charismatic leadership on voter behavior, media influence, and affective polarization. In this context, emotional reactions to opposing parties fuel societal division. Trump's political messaging consistently portrays former President Joe Biden as America's scapegoat, deepening partisan conflicts and shaping public perception.

As President Donald Trump begins his second term, the U.S. is facing deep political division, economic uncertainty, and institutional distrust. His administration's sweeping policy shifts, including aggressive tariffs, corporate deregulation, and strict immigration measures, have triggered economic disruptions and global instability. Meanwhile, ideological and emotional polarization deepens, driven by personality politics and the rise of "strong leader" authoritarianism.

This volume examines the American presidency, offering insights from the past and a prescient look at the potential ramifications of "Trump 2.0" on the domestic political landscape and the global stage. This book will appeal to scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of U.S. politics as it emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing polarization to promote a more inclusive and effective political dialogue.

Presents the interplay of national culture, political ethos, and leadership in American politics Explains how political leadership influences not just policy but the happiness and well-being of citizens Provides a nuanced understanding of the American democratic process beyond typical synopses and outcomes

Autorentext

Adebowale Akande PhD. is an international social theorist, historian of ideas, and an emerging towering figure in presidential studies, global politics, and behavioral and organizational studies, His work, in collaboration with distinguished experts like Bernard Bass, Susan Fiske, Peter B. Smith, David Lester, Mark Peterson, David Watkins, Robert House, Gerald Ferris, Pamela Perrewe and others, investigates the complexities of effective leadership, interpersonal work dynamics, and the varied cultural values that shape contemporary societies. Akande's extensive research ranges from analyzing learning patterns to probing the cultural foundations of leadership expectations and the crucial alignment of CEO behaviors with these expectations for maximum leadership effectiveness. His insights also encompass understanding social perceptions and biases, scrutinizing the formation of stereotypes and prejudices, and the impact of social dynamics, such as cooperation, competition, politics, and power structures, on reinforcing or counteracting these biases.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. The Maga Era: Political Transformation, Democratic Challenges, And The Global Ripple Effect.- Chapter 2. Unchecked Dominion: Congressional Abdication and the Rise of Presidential Power.- Chapter 3. The Western Divide: Trump, NATO, and the Unraveling of Global Stability.- Chapter 4. Presidential Oversight: Insights from the Clinton and Trump Impeachments.- Chapter 5. Shaping Democracy: Leadership Lessons from the 2024 Election.- Chapter 6. The Dawn of Maga 2.0: Trump's First Day and The Rhetoric That Defined His Return.- Chapter 7. The Musk-Trump Era: Power Plays, Risky Partnerships, and Democracy In Flux.- Chapter 8. The Global Power Struggle: How Nations, Leaders, And Elections Shape The Fate Of The World.- Chapter 9. From Enhancing Administrative Control to Abetting Authoritarianism: The Presidency and the Unitary Executive Theory.- Chapter 10. Power, Policy, and Borders: Executive and Legislative Battles Over U.S. Immigration.- Chapter 11. Leadership Under FireTrump's Transition, Policy Legacies, and Global Uncertainty.- Chapter 12. Comparing American Presidencies: Leadership in the First Hundred Days of Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden.- Chapter 13. America First: Historical Patterns and the Isolationist Policy of Donald Trump.- Chapter 14. Obama and Trump: The Psychological Characteristics and the Political Context of their Presidencies.- Chapter 15. Hillary Rodham Clinton: Leadership, Legacy, and the Politics of Charisma.- Chapter 16. The New Cannibals: In Search of the True City on a Hill.- Chapter 17. Progressivism: The Unspoken Campaign Issue of the 2024 US Presidential Election.- Chapter 18. America as a Revisionist Power: Trump, America First, and International Order.- Chapter 19. Trump's Leadership and the Heritage Foundation: Shaping Power, Influence, and America's Future.- Chapter 20. TRUMP 2.O, THE POPULIST PHOENIX: WINNING THE PRESIDENCY IN 2024.- Chapter 21. Trump's Global Power Gambit: Supersonic Warfare, Territorial Annexations, and the Golden Dome Quest for Absolute Defense.