Ukraine, China, Musk… what does four years of Trump mean for the world? (Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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One reader has a scary prediction of Trump’s presidency
Now Donald Trump has won the US election, it’s worth thinking about the likely ramifications of his presidency and thinking one or two steps ahead.
Ukraine is likely to have its support withdrawn, leading it to lose the war against Russia. This could embolden Russian president Vladimir Putin to test the Nato alliance in other areas, such as the Baltic states.
A US-China trade war is more likely over Trump’s proposed tariffs. This will help Elon Musk, as China is now producing better electric cars than his Teslas and at a cheaper price.
The US is likely to become more insular, allowing for China’s growing influence in Africa and the new Silk Road to gain traction.
Trump is likely to release his imprisoned right-wing allies, leading to his party becoming more extreme. Steve Bannon is likely to work on creating social unrest around the world.
And Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is likely to suck up to Trump. Scary times. Malcolm, via email
Kemi Badenoch, the new Tory leader, congratulated Donald Trump for his’impressive victory’ (Picture: Benjamin Cremel/AFP via Getty Images)
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So, what do readers think about another Trump presidency?
Reader Al Gibson will be putting this framed copy of Metro away for the next 4 years (Picture: Al Gibson)
We’ve proudly hung this newspaper on our wall (above) for the past few years after I scoured the racks to find one four short years ago. Such a promise, or a dream – now a nightmare. Time to hibernate it – for another four long years. Al, via email
Will UK politicians need to modify their views of Trump? Keith, London
Whatever one’s feelings about Donald Trump, he is not a mass-produced Mr Grey. He will bring the history books alive for future generations. He is the equal to any swashbuckling character of bygone days. J Ambrose, via email
Trump won with the support of the far right, the racists, the misogynists, the homophobes, the gun-lovers and all the other zombies wrapped in the Stars And Stripes. God help America. Steve, Harrow
The whole world should be in mourning. Donald Duck – sorry, Trump – has been elected again.
Russian hackers must have been working overtime – or the US has some of the stupidest people in the world. Kathi G, Newcastle
With Nigel Farage’s help, we now have the return of a racist sex predator and convicted felon to the White House. Dark days indeed. Guy Wilkins, Richmond
Well, that’s it – another term for Trump the titan. Not even Perseus could save the Democrats. Out of the result, I fear, may come a ruler like Kronos, who could deplete Ukraine’s resolve.
Only time will tell, because there is no Democratic Olympus now. Harry (It’s All Greek To Me) John, Linton
After the rants and raves in the media disrespecting Donald Trump, he’s shown that decency and respect is still alive in the American voting public.
The Harris woman surrounded herself with voters who vote by colour, religion and gender, not ability – which surely is the only way to vote in any election.
The US population saw through Kamala Harris and rejected her, her policies and her party. God bless America and God bless Donald Trump. Nick Smith, London
Manners cost nothing and should university places be restricted to the academic minority?
Is it a case of distraction or percieved hierarchy for the rudeness this reader witnessed? (Credits: Getty Images)
While sitting on the 6.30am train from London Waterloo to Weymouth yesterday, the guard came round asking for tickets with a ‘Good morning, tickets please’ greeting.
Myself and only two other people responded with a ‘Good morning’ reply.
I listened for responses from the other commuters and was frankly appalled.
Are we as a society so obsessed and engaged with our mobile phones and devices that we have lost the ability to communicate? Or do we think we are above other people in their line of work?
There’s no excuse for rudeness in my eyes when you’re being addressed politely. Paul Coster, Surrey
A reader shares their radical solution to the problem of tuition fees but could it make further education more elitist? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
I would like to propose a radical solution to the problem of tuition fees, now raised by Labour.
Scrap them altogether, restore full grants and reduce the number of places in higher education to 1979 levels. University education should be for an academic minority. Mark Taha, London
Alan (MetroTalk, Wed), thank you so much for your cheering email about meeting a couple fostering two children.
My eldest son and his partner have fostered children and, even though it is not always easy, kids and parents can get positive and life-changing experiences from it. Ant, Hertfordshire