Trump's Turmoil: A Presidency Defying Convention

President Trump intensifies global and domestic chaos as he claims control over Venezuela, investigates the Federal Reserve, and escalates immigration enforcement. While some allies remain firm, Republicans begin to fracture ahead of the pivotal midterm elections. Voter reactions will prove critical in shaping future political landscapes.

President Donald Trump has kicked off the new year with bold moves that have heightened domestic and international unrest. These actions include claiming control over Venezuela, probing the Federal Reserve, and intensifying immigration enforcement. These high-stakes maneuvers are causing fractures even among his supporters as the midterm elections loom.

The Federal Reserve is at the center of controversy due to an unprecedented criminal investigation into its operations, which Trump supports. As the Fed helps set monetary policy, concerns over its independence are raising alarms among conservatives and Wall Street experts, who caution that meddling could lead to unintended economic consequences.

On the international front, Trump's foreign policy actions signal a departure from his 'America First' campaign promise. His military intervention in Venezuela and intentions in Greenland, alongside aggressive immigration tactics, reflect a presidency that embraces conflict and unpredictability as strategic elements in the lead-up to November's elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)