The realm of American politics has witnessed a series of dramatic events in recent weeks. From Donald Trump’s narrow escape from an assassination attempt to Joe Biden’s battle with COVID, the forthcoming presidential election is rife with uncertainty.
In order to shed light on the current political climate, we engaged in a dialogue with former Australian Ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who is presently attending the Republican convention this week. According to Hockey, there is “enormous support” for Trump, a stark departure from the divisions observed at the 2016 Republican convention. However, he also observes that the former US president appears unusually subdued this week.
As demands for Biden to step aside as the Democratic candidate gain traction, Hockey initially perceived that the president would resist and persist. However, Biden’s diagnosis with COVID, combined with his diminishing performances, have made it increasingly likely that he will need to relinquish his presidential bid. When questioned about who is most likely to replace Biden, Hockey expressed that he would be “astounded” if Vice President Kamala Harris did not assume the position, especially given that she is already polling higher than Biden against Trump.
In light of these developments, the question arises – what does a potential second Trump term mean for Australia’s relationship with the United States? Hockey outlines what he believes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should do during his first phone call to navigate this potential scenario.
Taking a broader perspective, Hockey accentuates the impact of a divided America on the world. As political tensions in the United States continue to escalate, the reverberations are felt across the globe.
In conclusion, the current state of American politics is undoubtedly unprecedented and continues to unfold with each passing day. The imminent decisions and actions of key figures such as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will undoubtedly shape the outcome of the forthcoming presidential election and subsequently, the global political landscape.