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The Unpredictability Factor

In November 2024, Donald Trump became president of the United States for a second term. What new things have we learned about him since then?

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Nov 26, 2025
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Dmitriy Simes, political scientist, host of the program “Big Game” (Channel One)

November 2025

When Trump was rising to power, his opponents pushed the idea that he was completely unpredictable, making his actions impossible to predict. As for him, the claim was partly true, but only partly. Yes, tactically, he is a man prone to unexpected improvisations and unconventional moves. But strategically, his actions are distinguished by a significant element of consistency.

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