Trump's 2025 win may spark civil unrest, make Germany global leader, warns Yale professor

In an article for "Süddeutsche Zeitung", Timothy Snyder, an American historian and a professor at Yale University, discusses his reasoning behind the potential emergence of civil unrest in the U.S. next year. This scenario, he suggests, is being orchestrated by Donald Trump, who has openly stated his intentions to crack down on political adversaries and critics should he return to the presidency.

"Trump himself has asserted that essentially, he aims to ignite civil unrest in the United States by January 2025," highlights Snyder. The Yale professor comments that Trump is different from his previous self. "He initially struggled due to his limited understanding of Washington. However, he now has a solid base of loyalists. Coupled with a cadre of fascists, they're poised to dominate the American government from day one," he evaluates.

Simultaneously, Snyder refrains from definitively stating that Donald Trump's victory in the forthcoming U.S. presidential election is a foregone conclusion. He suggests that while the system itself may not thwart Trump, the American populace has the power to do so through their votes. "I may not be very optimistic, but active participation can mitigate potential negative outcomes. Trump doesn't have to be president. It isn't inevitable that Putin will win this war," he elucidates further.

The American historian also foresees a crucial role for Berlin in the event of Donald Trump's re-election and subsequent ascension to the White House.

"Should the United States align with Trump, Germany stands to be the most important country in the democratic world," Timothy Snyder professes to "Süddeutsche Zeitung".

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