To ask if Donald Trump could actually be president again?

I just can't belive that there is nobody else other than Trump and Biden.

That’s so awful. I wouldn’t put it past Trump to say something like that, but also can’t believe he actually said it.

It's incredible to me that in a country of 300 million people two extremely elderly men, Biden and Trump, are the only options for the next President. Biden has been unimpressive and seems to be in very poor health. Why haven't the Dems been able to make him understand he couldn't stand again, for the good of the country?

Trump - if he had less money he'd have been in prison several times by now for sexual assault and probably fraud and tax evasion. How a person of his character can be considered suitable for the Presidency of the richest country in the world is a mystery to me. How he appeals to ordinary working people is also a mystery to me, as he was born into a very rich family and has never known poverty. He isn't even a particularly good businessman! He's racist, sexist, cruel, selfish, manipulative, lies as easily as breathing and not very bright. What is his appeal?

Apparently, if Trump wins the election, there is nothing in the Constitution - at the moment - that could stop him being President even if he is in jail. Also he could pardon himself of all charges!

No Trump.did not end the Dreamer legislation.
At least Trump was attempting to do something about uncontrolled illegal immigration. Biden ignores mayors (usually Democratic) around the nation begging the federal government to do something.

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/22/nyc-shelters-migrants-discourage-new-arrivals-00117500

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nyc-decision-move-migrants-tent-shelter-school-storm-draws-fire-rcna133236

I think we should wait and see how many women turn out to vote on behalf of their rights. The Republicans got spanked in the midterms.

I'm ashamed to say this but...
my political knowledge is very lacking. I don't like trump and have seen enough in the media about how to speaks about women etc., which, I have to say, is my main reason for disliking him.
I was having a 'discussion' with a close family member who seems to support Trump (I'm ashamed on their behalf about this, too). They seemed to suggest that he was actually a good president and while he was in power, USA unemployment dropped and as did immigration. I don't know if this is true and therefore didn't have a response.

Mumsnet, please educate me. @Mothership4two, what exactly did he do wrong during his presidency? I love a response should the conversation come up again with days relative (or just in general).

Anne demented? Amendments! Stupid phone. On the app so can't edit.

I was in the States in the summer on work in DC and travelling and had a fair few discussions about why the Democrats are not letting Michelle Obama take centre stage. That would certainly be far better for Europe. Let’s hope it happens. She may not win and they will probably uncover lots of dirt on her (and maybe she is reluctant to go into that toxicity), but let’s hope she is given a chance. I think that is the only hope. What we don’t want though is for her to take the fall and then never be in the picture again. So it may be Trump and then her in the future.

And yet there have been many Anne demented, including the 22nd. It can be done.

If Trump wins, you can kiss goodbye to democracy and the rule of law in the USA. Whilst she is also an extremist, I am watching Haley closely as a contender. As for the Democrats...I hope they have a plan in place if Biden falls ill. Presidential campaigning comes with a brutal travelling schedule.

The two term limit is the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution. Changing the Constitution is extremely difficult.

Those who vote for him are likely ok with this

I don’t think the US will be as badly off as us if he withdraws from NATO or Ukraine if funding stops

Agree, the prospect is genuinely very frightening for so many reasons. Women especially must be terrified after Roe vs Wade. 😢

How has Biden started wars?
If Trump pulls out of supporting Ukraine Putin will have carte blanche to do whatever he likes.

Yes I think he will be the next president. It’s mad to me that the choice is going to be between him or Biden.

Why? Trump, the lover of dictators, do you not find that idea remotely scary? Or you want Trump the dictator or you think he’s joking?

If not for the severe impact on the rest of us, eg removal of support for Ukraine, isolationism and potential withdrawal from NATO, it’d serve the US right.
It’d provide the impetus for the new civil war so many of them seem to crave.

Why was he a good president? All the evidence would suggest to the contrary but I’m happy to read the alternative because the very thought of it makes me want to weep.

Yeah, I would expect the 2 term limit to be under pressure also. Should he win.

I find Biden much more scary than Trump
Me too.

Not only is Trump likely to win, but he has already made it clear that he will be going straight after anyone who has been against him. We can expect dodgy legal charges against many prosecutors etc and the replacement of all senior political, legal and public officials with trump cronies who will rubber-stamp anything he comes up with.

I was going to say the Americans are sleep-walking into a brutal four years, but in reality, they seem to be quite happily sprinting towards it with their eyes closed.