• • November 24, 2025
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• • November 24, 2025

One year after the 2024 U.S. elections, the impact of Donald Trump’s second term is unmistakable. His administration’s agenda is testing institutions, alliances, and long-held assumptions about America’s role in the world. From domestic policy-making to foreign engagement, the return of Trump has ushered in a period of renewed strategic uncertainty — with profound implications for democracies on both sides of the Atlantic. How has the political climate in Washington evolved since Donald Trump returned to office? What defines his second-term at home and abroad? And how are Europe and other global partners recalibrating their expectations and responses? This virtual panel brings together leading experts to take stock of the first year of Trump’s second presidency and to explore: (1) the main policy priorities and governing style of the Trump administration 2.0; (2) shifts in U.S. political culture and public opinion; (3) the impact on transatlantic relations, multilateral cooperation, and global stability; and (4) the broader implications for democratic institutions and the international order. Marking one year since the 2024 election, this discussion offers a nuanced and forward-looking assessment of how U.S. politics is evolving and what the next three years of Trump’s presidency may hold for America and its allies. The Aspen Institute is looking forward to welcoming Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook; Congressman Charles Dent, Ambassador John Emerson, Julian Heissler as panelists. This online event will take place in English, on November 24, 2025, at 4:00-5:30 p.m..