As we edge closer to November, the presidential race feels more chaotic than ever. From billionaires flexing their financial muscles on both sides to Vice President Kamala Harris making unexpected moves—like her recent sit-down with Fox News—this election cycle has thrown us a curveball. Add to that President Trump's latest rally, this time in New York's Madison Square Garden, and it feels like nothing is off the table. Politics as we know it seems suspended, with a no-holds-barred approach to winning.
Living in New York, a solidly blue state, I can count myself lucky for being somewhat shielded from the nonstop barrage of political ads. But spending time in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state, has shown me the other side. The constant stream of campaign ads—on TV, phones, YouTube, everywhere—has to be exhausting. It's enough to make you feel sorry for the folks living in these battleground states who deal with this flood every four years.
Now, what’s going to happen in November? I see two possible futures, and I’d like you to consider both with me.
Scenario One: Trump Returns to Power
If President Trump wins a second term, he’ll join the exclusive club of presidents who’ve served two nonconsecutive terms. This version of Trump will be more seasoned, having learned from the defeat in 2020. I believe we’d see major reforms, perhaps the biggest in our lifetimes, as Trump looks to trim down what many see as an overreaching federal government. Americans could feel freer, more in control of their destinies, and less weighed down by bureaucratic red tape.
Think about what a second Trump term could mean: a reset. The focus would likely shift to American priorities, boosting innovation, and maybe even a return to the moon. Trump has built alliances with figures like Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and, Vivek Ramaswamy—people who stand for American ideals over globalist ones. This administration would likely distance itself from international entanglements and focus squarely on domestic growth and national security. For some, this is the ideal outcome.
Scenario Two: Harris Becomes the First Female President
Now let’s consider the alternative: Vice President Harris becoming *Madam* President Harris. If that happens, she would break the highest glass ceiling in America, becoming the first woman to hold the office. It would be a moment of historic significance, especially for those who fought for women’s rights. But let’s not kid ourselves—this isn’t just about making history.
I’m concerned that a Harris administration could lead to a weaponized Department of Justice, potentially targeting political opponents. Take the whispers about Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro encouraging the DOJ to investigate Musk’s political activities. If true, that’s a red flag for anyone who values free speech and political independence. It signals a shift toward prosecuting those who stand in opposition.
Beyond that, I worry that a Harris presidency could mean chaos on both the domestic and international fronts. She has talked about adjusting to a “new normal,” which to me signals higher inflation, more economic instability, and a potential drift toward globalist policies. And if history teaches us anything, great empires—like the Roman and Ottoman—don’t last forever. The United States is approaching its 250th birthday. Could we be on the brink of decline, just as those great empires were?
A Crossroads for America
This election offers two starkly different futures. One path could lead us back to a focus on American strength, free markets, and perhaps even space exploration. The other could take us down a road of increased government control, economic uncertainty, and the loss of American leadership on the world stage.
As we inch closer to that 250-year mark, we face a choice: Will we rise above the fate of empires that came before us, or will we allow ourselves to follow their downward trajectory?
We’ve already seen the contrast between Trump’s first term, even with the unprecedented challenge of a global pandemic, and the Biden-Harris administration’s policies. Many Americans are now starting to reflect on the stability and growth that existed even during turbulent times under Trump. As much as some criticize the covid era of the Trump administration, many are beginning to wonder: Was it really so bad?
If Harris wins, I fear this will be the last truly open, free, and fair election in America. That’s why I’m urging everyone to make a plan to vote—early, absentee, or in person. This may be the most important election of our lifetimes, and it’s one where we cannot afford to sit on the sidelines.
I know it’s a lot to consider, but this week I felt it had to be said. We can’t ignore the stakes this time around, our future and way of life are on the ballot.