This week on "Sunday Morning" (Jan. 18)

President Trump is one year into his second term, and a lot has happened. There's been military action in Venezuela, a Justice Department investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman, and a fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent.

To understand what this means for America's future, we spoke with experts. Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, joined us. She shared her thoughts on how President Trump's actions will impact the country. We also talked to Washington Post columnist George F. Will and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama about their perspectives on the future.

President Trump has been in office for a while now. How do you see this affecting America?

We're one year into his second term, and it feels like he's taking more aggressive action than ever before. The latest reports show that he's planning to take military action in Venezuela, which raises questions about what kind of impact this will have on the country.

One thing that stands out is how much power he has at his disposal right now. He can make decisions without consulting anyone else, and that means he has a lot more room for maneuvering than usual.

It's also worth noting that there are some people who are concerned about what might happen next. Some experts think that this could be the beginning of a larger crisis, while others believe that it will pass quickly.

One thing is certain though: whatever happens next, it will have significant consequences for America and the world at large.

We spoke with a few different experts to get their take on things. One person who shared her insights was Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.

"The situation in Venezuela is complex," she said. "The United States has a lot of interest in what happens there because it affects our trade relationships and national security."

Chervinsky also talked about how President Trump's actions will impact the country, particularly when it comes to issues like immigration and civil rights.

"We need to think carefully about how we're going to address these challenges," she said. "We can't just sit back and wait for something to happen. We need to take action now."

Another expert who shared his thoughts was Washington Post columnist George F. Will.

"I think the biggest challenge facing America right now is our national identity," he said. "We're facing a lot of questions about who we are as a country, what kind of values we stand for, and how we're going to move forward in a way that's consistent with those values."

Will also talked about the importance of leadership and communication skills.

"We need leaders who can communicate effectively and inspire us to work together towards a common goal," he said. "We need people who can bring people together, not drive them apart."

Finally, we spoke with Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama, who shared her insights on the impact of President Trump's actions on different groups of people.

"For many Americans, this is a time of great anxiety and uncertainty," she said. "There are people who are worried about their economic security, others who are concerned about their safety and well-being, and still others who are simply feeling frustrated with the direction that our country is headed."

Salama also talked about how different groups are responding to these challenges in unique ways.

"We're seeing a lot of activism and organizing around issues like immigration reform, climate change, and racial justice," she said. "These are complex issues that require careful consideration and dialogue. We need to be willing to listen to each other's perspectives and work together towards solutions."

Overall, it's clear that the future is uncertain right now. One thing that stands out is how much power President Trump has at his disposal, and how that will impact the country in the coming months.

It's up to us to stay informed, engage in respectful dialogue, and think carefully about the consequences of our actions. Only then can we work towards creating a brighter future for all Americans.

The next hour brings more stories from around the world. We'll take you on a journey through history as we explore what happened on this day in the past. From historic events to cultural milestones, we'll examine it all and reflect on its relevance today.
 
πŸ€” I'm still trying to wrap my head around how much power President Trump has right now πŸš€. It's like he's playing with fire πŸ”₯ and we're all just watching from the sidelines πŸ‘€. I mean, one minute he's planning military action in Venezuela, and the next thing you know, he's making decisions without consulting anyone else πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. What's going on? 🀯

And then there's the experts talking about national identity and leadership skills πŸ’‘. Like, how are we even supposed to have a conversation about that when it feels like President Trump is just tweeting his own opinions instead of listening to others' perspectives πŸ“±? It's hard to take anyone seriously when they're not willing to put in the work to understand different perspectives πŸ”‡.

I'm also really concerned about the impact on immigration and civil rights issues πŸ’”. We need to be thinking carefully about how we're going to address these challenges, but it feels like President Trump is just throwing more fuel on the fire πŸ”₯. What's going to happen next? 🀞

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I feel like we're just stuck in this cycle of uncertainty and anxiety 😩. We need to start engaging in respectful dialogue and thinking carefully about the consequences of our actions πŸ’­. Otherwise, I don't know how we'll ever create a brighter future for all Americans 🌈.

Oh wait, I just remembered something πŸ€”. What was Lindsay Chervinsky saying about the situation in Venezuela? πŸ™ˆ Wasn't she talking about how complex it is and how we need to think carefully about our response? 🀯 Yeah, that's exactly what we need more of – careful thinking and thoughtful leadership πŸ’‘.

And speaking of thoughtful leadership, remember when George F. Will was talking about the importance of communication skills πŸ“’? What a great point! We really do need leaders who can inspire us to work together towards a common goal πŸ”—.

But I digress πŸ™ƒ. The thing is, we're all just trying to figure this out as we go along πŸ’­. And honestly, it's kinda scary 😳. So, yeah, let's all just take a deep breath and try to stay informed, engage in respectful dialogue, and think carefully about the consequences of our actions πŸ’ͺ.

Oh no, what was I saying again? πŸ€”
 
I'M SO WORRIED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AMERICA RIGHT NOW!!! 🀯πŸ’₯ PRESIDENT TRUMP'S TAKING ACTION WITHOUT CONSULTING ANYONE ELSE AND IT'S SCARY HOW MUCH POWER HE HAS AT HIS DISPOSAL. I MEAN, WE NEED TO THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT HOW WE'RE GOING TO ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE IMMIGRATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, I DON'T WANT HIM TO JUST SIT BACK AND WAIT FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN. 😬 WE NEED LEADERS WHO CAN COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AND INSPIRE US TO WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL. πŸ’–
 
omg can't believe we're already a year into trump's second term 🀯 this is getting scary, like, seriously who does he think he is? πŸ’β€β™€οΈ has anyone thought about how his actions in venezuela are gonna affect the whole world? 🌎 it's like he's just making up his own rules and nobody's stopping him πŸ˜’
 
I'M GETTING REALLY WORRIED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AMERICA RIGHT NOW!!! 🀯 IT SEEMS LIKE PRESIDENT TRUMP IS TAKING MORE AND MORE AGGRESSIVE ACTION WITHOUT CONSIDERING THE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE COUNTRY OR ITS CITIZENS! πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ

ONE THING THAT REALLY GETS MY BLOOD BOILING IS HOW MUCH POWER HE HAS AT HIS DISPOSAL RIGHT NOW, AND HOW HE'S ABLE TO MAKE DECISIONS WITHOUT CONSULTING ANYONE ELSE! πŸ€₯ IT'S LIKE HE THINKS HE'S ABOVE THE LAW OR SOMETHING!

I THINK WE NEED TO BE REALLY CAREFUL ABOUT HOW WE'RE GOING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES LIKE IMMIGRATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS, ESPECIALLY NOW THAT THERE ARE RUMORS OF MILITARY ACTION IN VENEZUELA! 🌎

AND WHAT'S WORSE IS THAT SOME PEOPLE THINK THIS COULD BE THE BEGINNING OF A LARGER CRISIS! 😱 WE CAN'T JUST SIT BACK AND WAIT FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN, WE NEED TO TAKE ACTION NOW!

I KNOW ONE THING FOR SURE, WHATEVER HAPPENS NEXT WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES FOR AMERICA AND THE WORLD AT LARGE! 🌍
 
"Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it." 😬 This is exactly what's happening with President Trump's actions right now - a lot of people are sitting back and waiting for something to happen, but it's time to take action and think carefully about the consequences of his decisions.
 
Wow, like, what's going on with Venezuela? Military action is no joke 🀯 And I'm curious, how will this affect trade relationships and national security? Interesting
 
I think the US is at a really critical juncture right now πŸ€”. With President Trump's second term underway, he seems to be taking more bold action than ever before. The situation in Venezuela is super complex - trade relationships, national security, the whole works 🌎. But what worries me most is the amount of power he has at his disposal. It's a huge amount of control, and that can lead to some pretty scary consequences 😬.

I also think we're seeing a lot of anxiety and uncertainty among Americans right now. People are worried about their economic security, safety, and well-being - it's really affecting people's lives πŸ’Έ. But at the same time, I'm also optimistic because I see a lot of activism and organizing around important issues like immigration reform, climate change, and racial justice 🌟.

What's most concerning to me is that we're seeing a lack of dialogue and respect among different groups of people right now πŸ˜•. We need to be willing to listen to each other's perspectives and work together towards solutions. It's up to us to stay informed, engage in respectful conversations, and think carefully about the consequences of our actions πŸ€“.

I also think it's really interesting that Washington Post columnist George F. Will is talking about America's national identity right now πŸ‘Š. We're facing a lot of questions about who we are as a country, what values we stand for, and how we'll move forward. It's time to take a step back and reflect on our values and priorities πŸ™.

Overall, I think the next year is going to be really defining for America right now πŸ”₯. We need to stay vigilant, engage with each other in respectful ways, and work towards creating a brighter future for all Americans πŸ’•
 
πŸ€” I'm getting a bit worried about where America's headed under President Trump's second term... One year in and things just seem to be getting more intense. The military action in Venezuela is a big deal and has the potential to escalate into something much bigger. And on top of that, we've got ICE agents taking lives like they're no big deal 🚫.

I think what's concerning me most is how little transparency there seems to be around these decisions. I mean, who gets to sit down with President Trump and say "hey, this isn't a good idea"? It feels like he's making it up as he goes along, which isn't exactly the kind of leadership we need right now πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ.

I'm also seeing a lot of people getting anxious about what's happening in America. They're worried about their jobs, their safety, and just feeling like the system is against them 😩. It's time for us to step up and have some real conversations about how we want to move forward as a country πŸ’¬.

What do you guys think?
 
omg can u believe president trump is takin military action in venezuela already?! 😲 like he's gettin more aggro by the day and ppl r really worried about the consequences πŸ€• what if this sparks a bigger crisis? πŸŒͺ️ we need to stay vigilant and keep an eye on how this unfolds...
 
🀯 one year into his second term and it's like he's taking more aggressive actions than ever before... I'm getting anxious thinking about what could happen next πŸ€• especially with the military action in Venezuela, can't even imagine the potential consequences πŸŒͺ️. And the fact that he has so much power right now without consulting anyone else is giving me some serious chills 😱. It's like we're living in a soap opera and I'm not sure if America will come out on top πŸ’”. We need to stay vigilant, informed and engaged somehow... or it feels like we're sleepwalking into chaos πŸ˜΄πŸ’€
 
πŸ€” I'm not sure how much power President Trump has at his disposal anymore... 😬 He's been taking more aggressive action than ever before, which is both scary and concerning 🚨. One expert mentioned that the situation in Venezuela could be the beginning of a larger crisis πŸŒͺ️. I worry about what might happen next for America and the world... 😟
 
πŸ€” seems like trump's second term is getting pretty intense... all these moves he's making are making ppl worried about the future πŸŒͺ️. i think one of the biggest issues right now is how he's got so much power without having to answer to anyone πŸ‘Š. it's like, what if things don't go as planned? πŸ’Έ we need experts like Lindsay Chervinsky talking about the implications and stuff πŸ’‘
 
🀯 I'm getting super anxious thinking about this whole Venezuela situation... Like, what's going on with our president and his military action plans?! 🚨 It feels like he's just making it up as he goes along and ignoring everyone else's concerns. I mean, we need to talk about the Federal Reserve chairman investigation too - is this some kind of abuse of power? And don't even get me started on that fatal shooting by an ICE agent... it's just heartbreaking πŸ€•.

I'm so worried about what the future holds for America and the world at large. We're already dealing with so many complex issues like immigration, climate change, and racial justice, and now this?! It feels like we're stuck in some kind of never-ending crisis mode 😩. But you know who's really inspiring me right now? Those activists and organizers who are fighting for real change... they give me hope 🌟.

We need more leaders like Lindsay Chervinsky - someone who is willing to think critically about our country's challenges and come up with solutions that work for everyone, not just the privileged few. And we definitely need better communication skills from our president... I mean, it feels like he's just tweeting his way through this entire thing πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ.

The truth is, America's future is uncertain right now, but we can't let fear take over. We need to stay informed, engage in respectful dialogue, and think carefully about the consequences of our actions. Only then can we work towards creating a brighter future for all Americans πŸ’–.
 
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