Staff Reports
The latest news shows that Donald Trump doesn’t just sit back and relax while waiting to retake the Oval Office; he’s bustling with activity from his Palm Beach estate, affectionately dubbed the “shadow White House.” It seems former President Trump has dashed into the governing game as if the election were just around the corner, proving once again that he knows how to capitalize on opportunity—even while lounging by the pool.
While President Biden has mastered the art of invisibility, foreign dignitaries, domestic politicians, and billionaire investors are making pilgrimages to Mar-a-Lago, carrying economic and ideological goodies. These visits are not so much a social call as they are a strategic alignment, with Trump becoming an unexpected focal point of influence before he even officially returns to the presidency. Who knew that sipping iced tea in the sun could have such political power?
One of Trump’s most entertaining skirmishes has been with departing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. After Trump floated the notion of slapping tariffs on Canada, Trudeau sped over to Palm Beach faster than the proverbial Canadian goose on a mission. Unfortunately for the Canadian leader, this pit stop was poorly received back home, leading to everything from mockery on social media to bizarre skits featuring Trudeau desperately eating a Big Mac sans hands. The Canadian media’s reaction only adds fuel to the fire of Trump’s suggestion that Canada might as well become the 51st state, something that’s apparently weighing heavily on Trudeau as his approval ratings plummet.
In a historic first, even Big Tech seems to be losing some of its stiff upper lips in Trump’s presence. Mark Zuckerberg, of Facebook fame, announced a groundbreaking departure from politically charged censorship—thanks to a friendly chat with Trump at the resort. This significant change, which allows users to crowdfund fact corrections on the platform, marks a win for free speech advocates, proving that even Silicon Valley can be swayed by a good conversation over golf—and a hefty donation or two to Trump’s inauguration fund doesn’t hurt either.
Meanwhile, Democrats are breaking ranks to embrace key conservative agendas. It appears that with Trump’s victory, some Democrats are realizing that the public is more interested in limited government and tougher immigration policies than they previously thought. Sen. John Fetterman, known for his moderate stance, accepted Trump’s invitation to Mar-a-Lago and has evidently taken a shine to initiatives like the “Laken Riley Act,” aimed at detaining illegal immigrants who commit crimes. Even more surprising, Congressman Jared Moskowitz has hopped on the Trump bandwagon, advocating for departmental reforms as part of the new DOGE Caucus—yes, that stands for Department of Government Efficiency, which sounds like something out of a tongue-in-cheek sitcom about government bureaucracies.
And as if that wasn’t enough, Trump also managed to secure huge multi-billion-dollar investment deals from international players like SoftBank and DAMAC Properties during this transitional phase. These high-profile visits and commitments are aimed at turbocharging the U.S. economy, and Trump isn’t shy about making promises to smooth bureaucratic processes for foreign investors. Talk about hitting the ground running!
Trump starts governing early from his Palm Beach shadow White House, creating significant impact https://t.co/OzPxhuKCwB
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) January 11, 2025
All this while Trump is busy laying out an ambitious foreign policy plan that sounds like it’s ripped from the pages of an adventurous political thriller. The imminent reclamation of the Panama Canal, along with a friendly grab at Greenland, showcases his willingness to blend economic strategy with bold territorial ambitions. With talk of using coercion—or heaven forbid, military force—Trump might just be plotting a curious version of Manifest Destiny that would leave even Teddy Roosevelt raising an eyebrow.
It’s clear—while some sit idle, waiting for their moment in the spotlight, Donald Trump is back at it, bringing a whirlwind of flash and decisive action before the inauguration parade even steps off.
