Donald Trump is back in the White House. Whether that excites you or sets your teeth on edge, it’s where we are. This is his final term, and it’s already clear that it’s going to shake the system again. Like him or not, Trump didn’t just win another election. He turned the political weather upside down.
His second term isn’t just about finishing what he started. It’s about setting the tone for what comes after. His popularity has stayed strong both in the US and around the world, and this win wasn’t some fluke. It was a clear message from the people that they are done with the same old machine politics and weak leadership.
Now the question is what kind of leader will follow him, because this movement isn’t slowing down. It’s just getting started.
The Left Is Losing Steam
Let’s talk honestly about the Democrats for a second. No one seems to know who they’ll run in the next election. The party doesn’t have a frontrunner that people are excited about. The names being floated like Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and even Michelle Obama just don’t move the needle.
The Democratic leadership is so tied up in ideological culture wars that they’ve lost the thread when it comes to what real Americans want. People are struggling with inflation, watching their communities fall apart, and trying to protect their kids from harmful agendas. And all they get from the left is lectures and slogans.
According to Gallup, only 28 percent of Americans approve of Congress right now. Think about that. Seventy-two percent of the country thinks Congress is doing a terrible job. That’s not a dip in popularity. That’s a complete collapse in trust. Congress was designed to be the balance to executive power, but it’s become a circus that wastes money and avoids accountability.
And while the US flails around with partisan nonsense, other countries are actually making moves. In the UK, for example, their government has started protecting children from radical gender medicine. They’ve officially defined a woman as a biological female. That’s not a small thing. That’s a cultural turning point, and it’s influencing global conversations. Trump already took some of these steps during his first term, and the next American president will need to follow through even harder.
Principles Over Personalities
Too much attention gets paid to who is running instead of what they stand for. Whoever steps into the spotlight after Trump needs to come with a clear set of values. Voters want someone who can take a stand and tell the truth. That’s what it’s going to take to lead in this next chapter.
Here’s what I believe most Americans will be looking for when it comes to choosing the next president.
1. Knows the Difference Between a Man and a Woman
It’s crazy that this is even controversial. The next president must be grounded in biological reality. If they can’t answer a basic question like “What is a woman?” without stammering or deflecting, they are not ready to lead a nation.
2. Tells the Truth About the State of the Nation
People know when they’re being lied to. The economy is unstable. The border is a mess. Crime is rising. And yet, leaders keep pretending everything is normal. The next president must speak plainly and honestly about what is going on, even when it’s uncomfortable.
3. Is Not Scared of Cancel Culture
We need someone who will not cave when the mob comes after them. Someone who can take a stand, even when it’s unpopular. That doesn’t mean being reckless. It means having principles and sticking to them, even when the media tries to twist the narrative.
4. Respects Taxpayer Money
The government has been treating taxpayer dollars like play money. Pandemic bailouts, massive foreign aid, and bloated bureaucracies have drained trust in how money is handled. Even joke currencies like DOGE have become symbols of public frustration. The next president must take spending seriously and bring some financial discipline back to Washington.
5. Has a Logical Immigration Plan
America has always welcomed immigrants, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept lawlessness. We need secure borders and a clear, fair system. The next leader should welcome those who want to contribute while enforcing laws that protect the integrity of our system.
6. Believes in Foundational American Principles
The next president should actually live out the values that this country was built on. Things like personal responsibility, free speech, the right to self-defense, local control, and voluntary cooperation. These are not buzzwords. They are the backbone of a free and thriving nation.
7. Plans for Future Generations
A real leader doesn’t just think about the next four years. They think about the next forty. Social Security is running on fumes. Infrastructure is decaying. The federal budget is bloated with spending that doesn’t benefit the people. We need someone who will put long-term stability ahead of short-term politics and help build a future that our kids and grandkids can actually count on.
So Who’s Stepping Up?
That’s the big question. No one has emerged as the obvious successor to Trump’s movement. A few names are floating around, and some have real potential. But it might not be a career politician at all. It might be someone from outside the swamp. Someone with real-world experience and a spine.
Whoever it is, they will need to be tough, smart, and unafraid. They will need to connect with people who feel like they’ve been pushed aside for years. They will need to face down the media, the lobbyists, and the entire corrupt system without backing off.
Trump shook the system and exposed its flaws. The next president will have to fix what’s been broken and keep the pressure on. That means being real. Being bold. And refusing to play the old games that got us here in the first place.
Voters are not falling for political theater anymore. They want someone who is grounded, clear, and focused on the people. If the next candidate can do that, they’ll have a serious shot at shaping the future.
The movement is bigger than one person now. It’s a shift in the national mindset. The next leader who taps into that honestly and effectively is going to carry the torch forward.
Ryan “Dickie” Thompson is the Punk Rock Libertarian behind Disruptarian.com. He writes for people who are tired of being lied to and ready to reclaim their future.
References
- Gallup Poll on Congressional Approval (2024):
No Labels summary - UK Policy on Transgender Medical Practices:
Government statements and NHS guidelines reported in BBC and The Telegraph, 2023–2024 - Trump Administration’s gender policy adjustments:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announcements (2017–2020), reported in Politico, Fox News, and NPR - DOGE and public awareness of government waste:
Bloomberg, CNBC, and Wall Street Journal articles from 2021–2023 on meme economy commentary
