Health of Republic of United States of America

This date is recorded because it is the Inauguration Day of Donald Trump as 47th President of the United States. Trump’s words and actions will profoundly – possibly lastingly – influence the views of Australian women about “presidents” and “republics” during his second term especially as they are likely to receive extensive media and social media coverage in our country. Republic campaigners should pay close attention to this until the end of Trump’s term in late 2028 especially when considering how to increase the women’s vote in favour of the Australian Republic. (Update: Trump’s controversial actions, especially those announced by Executive Order bypassing Congress, in his first months are considered to have significantly affected the result of the 3 May federal election resulting in a large majority for the incumbent Government. It is unusual for geo-politics to affect the results of Australian elections.)