New York Times: "Trump Can Exert Strong Influence Even If He Loses This Election"

Former Trump Aide: "Even If He Loses This Time, He Can Run Again in the Next Election"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] As the U.S. presidential election approaches its conclusion, attention has begun to focus on the future of President Donald Trump. If President Trump loses the election, it is expected to be the first time in 28 years that an incumbent president has been defeated. However, there are also views that even if President Trump loses the election, he will not disappear from the political stage.

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On the 5th (local time), The New York Times (NYT) analyzed that even if President Trump loses this election, he could still exert influence or remain prominently on the political stage.

Above all, President Trump received 48% support from American voters in this election, suggesting that he could continue to wield strong influence after the election. Based on this power, some speculate that President Trump could play a certain role, unlike former Presidents Jimmy Carter or George Bush.

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Fox News, where President Trump has frequently appeared, and Twitter, where he has 88 million followers, could also serve as tools for maintaining his influence. President Trump could act as a megaphone for the right wing. This power could enable President Trump to play a kingmaker role in the future.

Such concerns have already been raised within the Republican Party. Former Senator Jeff Flake said, "What is clear from this election result is that many people still follow President Trump," adding, "This means President Trump will not disappear from the stage anytime soon."

The NYT also suggested that President Trump could use the Senate, which is expected to hold a majority, to obstruct Biden's policies. In effect, until the Republican Party welcomes a new leader, President Trump could serve as a de facto leader. Exit polls and other data confirmed that President Trump enjoys support from Republicans. He received 93% support from Republican voters. During his four years as president, the Republican Party has also become accustomed to President Trump.

There is also speculation that President Trump could run again as the Republican candidate in the next presidential election. Sam Nunberg, who was a strategist for President Trump in the last election, predicted, "The next Republican presidential candidate will be either President Trump or someone resembling him."

The NYT introduced precedents where defeated presidents remained influential behind the scenes. For example, former President Herbert Hoover, who lost to Franklin Roosevelt in the 1932 election, served as the undisputed leader of the Republican conservative camp.

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Furthermore, there is analysis that President Trump could exercise his presidential authority to dismiss high-ranking officials until his departure. The NYT suggested that President Trump might dismiss Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, or Christopher Wray, FBI director, out of spite. President Trump had previously expressed his intention to dismiss Dr. Fauci.

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