{"id":52837,"date":"2019-01-19T08:45:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-19T16:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=52837"},"modified":"2019-01-26T04:23:32","modified_gmt":"2019-01-26T12:23:32","slug":"dw-two-years-in-donald-trump-remains-the-unprecedented-president-cogwriter-donald-trump-fulfilling-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/dw-two-years-in-donald-trump-remains-the-unprecedented-president-cogwriter-donald-trump-fulfilling-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"DW: Two years in, Donald Trump remains the ‘unprecedented president;’ COGwriter: Donald Trump fulfilling predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TFhe German news outlet Deutsche Welle<\/em> (DW) reported the following:<\/p>\n

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Two years in, Donald Trump remains the ‘unprecedented president’<\/h2>\n

Remember the hope that Donald Trump would be mostly tough talk, but little action? At the halfway-mark of his first term it is time to acknowledge the huge impact he’s already had \u2014 and wonder how much more could come.<\/strong><\/p>\n

19 January 2019<\/p>\n

In his first two years in office, US President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the landmark international nuclear arms agreement with Iran, out of the signature global climate accord and out of the historic trade pact with Asia, the so-called Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).<\/p>\n

He launched a bruising trade war with China, slapped tariffs on America’s European allies and ordered a speedy withdrawal of all US forces from Syria.<\/p>\n

He signed into law one of the largest tax overhauls in recent history, instituted a sweeping crackdown on undocumented immigrants and triggered the longest government shutdown in US history. …<\/p>\n

“I think Trump has had a very negative effect on American foreign policy and certainly on American soft power around the world,” said Joseph Nye, the eminent Harvard University international relations scholar who coined the term soft power. …<\/p>\n

Trump’s controversial policy decisions his mercurial style and his penchant for speaking falsehoods and he truly is a president in a league of his own, said Nye.<\/p>\n

“We have had dangerous and difficult presidents \u2014 there is Richard Nixon or Lyndon Johnson. But nobody who has been as unpredictable or as untruthful as Trump.” https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/two-years-in-donald-trump-remains-the-unprecedented-president\/a-47113128<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Many Europeans hoped that Donald Trump would not follow through on many things he campaigned for.<\/p>\n

Many in and out of Europe were surprised.<\/p>\n

After his first 100 days in office, BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well try to use a \u2018Magic Eight-Ball\u2019 to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump\u2019s presidency.<\/p>\n

But there was a better way. And that was to listen to what Donald Trump said, try to understand his motivations, and look at biblical prophecies. So, when he had been in office for about 100 days, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> put out the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Trump Presidency: Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well try to use a \u2018Magic Eight-Ball\u2019 to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump\u2019s presidency. What is a \u2018Magic Eight-Ball\u2019? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already started to come to pass. He also goes over something he wrote back in 2008 that the Trump presidency is also helping lead to fulfillment. Should you trust Bible prophecy or not?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Here is a link to our video: Trump Presidency: Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a><\/p>\n

After he was in office for one year, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> put out the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Donald Trump\u2019s Prophetic Presidency <\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Has Donald Trump\u2019s presidency fulfilled any predictions? Has he taken steps that align with biblical prophecies? In this video, Dr. Thiel goes over 18 items he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were to become the President of the USA\u2013all of these were written PRIOR to January 19, 2017\u2013and all of these 18 are coming to pass. Since the media tends to downplay Bible prophecy, those in it typically overlook, ignore, or do not take seriously enough how Donald Trump\u2019s actions align with properly understood biblical prophecies. Events have been occurring in the USA, Latin America, Europe, China, Russia, Jerusalem, the Middle East, and parts of Africa that Donald Trump\u2019s policies are affecting. How will various of them turn out?<\/p>\n

Here is a link to our video: Donald Trump\u2019s Prophetic Presidency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Now Donald Trump has taken actions consistent with many warnings and predictions.<\/p>\n

Here is a list from my article titled Donald Trump in Prophecy<\/a>:<\/p>\n

WARNING ONE: Donald Trump will offend the Europeans.<\/p>\n

The Bible shows that the USA will be betrayed by friends (cf. Lamentations 1:1-2) and the USA will one day be taken over by a European led power (Daniel 11:39; see also USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Here are some warnings I made that Donald Trump would offend the Europeans:<\/p>\n

Should he actually become President of the United States, his flamboyance and brashness are bound to offend the Europeans, and ultimately that will not turn out well for the USA (cf. Daniel 11:39). (Thiel B. Can Donald Trump make America great again?<\/a> COGwriter, December 20, 2015)<\/p>\n

Donald Trump will take steps to upset the Europeans. (Thiel B. Savage claims Obama would trash the economy if Trump wins; German press sees USA becoming more rotten<\/a>. COGwriter, May 3, 2016)<\/p>\n

Should Donald Trump become USA president, look for him to even more offend the Europeans. (Thiel B. Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States<\/a>. Nazarene Books, June 2016, p. 98)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Has he?<\/p>\n

Certainly. There are many examples, but here are three: Shadow president or mere shadow? In Europe, Pence seeks to reassure allies unnerved by Trump<\/a> and G20 concludes with increased tension with the USA; Pope Francis pushes for federal Europe<\/a> and Angela Merkel again says EU \u2018can\u2019t rely\u2019 on USA, FPIF says \u2018Europe should bolt NATO\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

The Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) also put together the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Will Europe\u2019s Revolt Against Donald Trump Lead to WWIII?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

The reaction of many leaders in Europe to US President Donald Trump\u2019s trade statements and his withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear arms deal has led some to state this is a \u201crevolt\u201d from Europe. Some say \u2018America First.\u2019 should lead to \u2018Europe First.\u2019 It has been reported that Europe needs to be \u201cclever\u201d as it develops its military and economy to be less dependent upon the USA. EU Council President Donald Tusk tweeted that with friends like the USA, who needs enemies. EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said , \u201cWe have to replace the United States.\u201d Will some of the unintended consequences of Donald Trump\u2019s actions lead to World War Three and the end of the USA? Does the Bible teach this? Does the Bible teach that friendly allies will become enemies? Will an ally that defeats the USA say it happened because of being clever? Are things the same or are we seeing real changes that align with properly understood biblical prophecies? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link: Will Europe\u2019s Revolt Against Donald Trump Lead to WWIII?<\/a><\/p>\n

WARNING TWO: Donald Trump\u2019s election will be used to further push European unity.<\/p>\n

The Bible shows that Europe will have unification problems, but will still arise (Daniel 2:41-43).<\/p>\n

It may be interesting to note that the \u201cbest response\u2019 to Donald Trump, according to various European leaders is European unity. Notice two reports:<\/p>\n

3 February 2017<\/p>\n

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European Union leaders on Friday vowed to remain united and assert the bloc on the world stage in response to the U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s criticism of the EU. https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/trump-raises-concerns-for-leaders-at-eu-summit-1486126798<\/a><\/p>\n

May 28, 2017<\/p>\n

\u201cEurope is the answer,\u201d Schulz said. \u201cCloser European cooperation on all fronts is the answer to Donald Trump. Above all, we cannot let ourselves be subjugated to Trump\u2019s rearmament policy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Schulz, who served as president of the European Parliament from 2012 to 2017, said European states must take a decisive approach to dealing with Trump, whose presentation and attitude in Brussels and Taormina he compared to that of a dictator. http:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/merkel-europe-can-no-longer-rely-on-us-and-britain\/a-39018097?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This was warned about on the COGwriter.com news page. Also, on February 28, 2016, my son Brian and I put out a video where I warned that Donald Trump\u2019s rise would lead the Europeans to take steps to further unite (Could Donald Trump be Apocalyptic?<\/a>) and a link was posted on this page on that date in the article Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump front runners: Who does Vladimir Putin reportedly prefer and why?<\/a><\/p>\n

Related to that, on September 6, 2016, I posted related to Donald Trump:<\/p>\n

Some of his statements may be leading to the rise of the prophesied King of the North<\/a>, who is to be the final leader of the Beast of Revelation<\/a> (Revelation 13:1). (Thiel B. Rabbi calls Donald Trump \u2018America\u2019s messiah,\u2019 but is he?<\/a> COGwriter, September 6, 2016)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Some additional European unity will be needed for that to occur (cf. Revelation 17:12-13) and Donald Trump has already been a motivator for this.<\/p>\n

The day AFTER the November 2016 election, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker sent out a tweet over Twitter:<\/p>\n

Trump wins \u2026 Wake up call for Europe to further unite & take charge of its own destiny (11\/09\/16)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How did I know Donald Trump could trigger this?<\/p>\n

The Bible shows that Europe will rise up again (Revelation 13:1-10), have a great army (Daniel 11:25), and will one day defeat the USA (Daniel 11:39). Because of where we are in God\u2019s 6000\/7000 year plan (see Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a>), the timing of Donald Trump and Europe\u2019s disdain for him fit.<\/p>\n

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July 10, 2018<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS \u2014 European Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday lobbed a verbal grenade at President Trump ahead of a crucial week of diplomacy, warning the U.S. leader not to mix up his friends and his rivals …<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to address President Trump directly, who for a long time now has been criticizing Europe almost daily for, in his view, insufficient contributions to the common defense capabilities,\u201d Tusk said after signing a cooperation agreement between the European Union and NATO. …<\/p>\n

\u201cDear America, appreciate your allies. After all, you don\u2019t have that many. And dear Europe, spend more on your defense, because everybody expects an ally that is well-prepared and equipped.\u201d https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/worldviews\/wp\/2018\/07\/10\/dear-america-appreciate-your-allies-after-all-you-dont-have-that-many-e-u-leader-warns-trump\/?utm_term=.f503b5049934<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

European unity has been encouraged because of Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

WARNING THREE: Increased civil unrest will come to the USA.<\/p>\n

Here is something I warned about here in September 2016:<\/p>\n

For years I have warned that more civil unrest was coming to the USA. We have already seen a re-emergence of civil unrest already in 2015 and 2016.<\/p>\n

That does not mean that I agree that globalists will necessarily trigger it etc. But the media certainly has fanned the flames in the past and I expect them to do more such fanning in the future if Donald Trump were to win. (Thiel B. \u2018Chaos will erupt across America in less than 100 days\u2026 no matter who wins the election\u2019.<\/a> COGwriter, September 5, 2016)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Plus, here is something related to that in my book Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>:<\/p>\n

For one prophetic example, on September 5, 2016, I warned that the media would fan the flames for civil unrest if Donald Trump were elected. The morning after his election I warned that we would see civil unrest. Less than 24 hours later, tens of thousands, of various backgrounds, were protesting (Blau M, et al. Protesters target Trump buildings in massive street rallies. CNN, November 10, 2016 ) and certain ones in the media helped fan those flames of those protests. Expect more protests against Donald Trump. (Thiel B. Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>. Nazarene Books, 2017, pp. 15-16)<\/p>\n

Donald Trump has been a polarizing figure and has offended many including minorities and Muslims. Expect civil unrest and rioting. The Bible prophesies \u201cThere shall be terror within\u201d (Deuteronomy 32:25). (Thiel B. Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>. Nazarene Books, 2017, p. 86)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

That has happened.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, with Donald Trump\u2019s trashing the mainstream media as the \u201cEnemy of the American people\u201d (see, for example Trump Calls the News Media the \u2018Enemy of the American People\u2019<\/a> and Berkeley turns violent against Donald Trump supporters: Is violent protesting being advocated?<\/a>), expect various ones in the mainstream media to help provoke protests and civil unrest against Donald Trump. The Bible warns, \u201cThere shall be terror within<\/strong>\u201d (Deuteronomy 32:25)\u2013and the mainstream media seems inclined to provoke some of that itself.<\/p>\n

In 2011, I posted the following, not specifically related to Donald Trump, but biblical prophecies:<\/p>\n

Specifically, I expect violent protests in the USA, UK, and Canada (though it may be different there).\u00a0 (Thiel B.\u00a0Riots in London and Spain<\/a>. COGwriter, August 7, 2011)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Furthermore, notice the following from 2017:<\/p>\n

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Leftist Website Urges Violence<\/h2>\n

A website called \u201cIt\u2019s Going Down\u201d is actually encouraging physical violence against Trump supporters and proponents of capitalism. It\u2019s meant to be used as a resource for Antifa, a group of self-described anti-facists who oppose the president. http:\/\/www.lifezette.com\/video\/leftist-website-urges-violence\/<\/a><\/p>\n

(Thiel B. Antifa hopes to remove Donald Trump with massive November 4, 2017 protests<\/a>. COGwriter, October 6, 2017)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The mainstream media has, in general, been supportive of protesters and even those that will use violence to oppose Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

WARNING FOUR: The fourth warning was that Donald Trump\u2019s rise would encourage the Europeans to arm:<\/p>\n

I have been saying for a long time that Donald Trump\u2019s rise would encourage the Europeans to arm. (Thiel B. Growing anti-Americanism will change the USA\/UK world order<\/a>. COGwriter, October 3, 2016)<\/p>\n

Since 2015, I have written that Donald Trump\u2019s rise would be a factor in Europe deciding it needs more unity and its own army. (Thiel B. As foretold here, more calls for a European army! Guttenberg: \u2018There will be a terrible awakening for Europe\u2019<\/a>. COGwriter, November 11, 2016)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This has happened. Notice the following:<\/p>\n

DONALD Trump\u2019s election victory \u2013 along with Brexit in the UK- will speed up the plans for a European army, according to Germany\u2019s defence minister Ursula von der Leyen. <\/strong>(Thiel B. As foretold here, more calls for a European army! Guttenberg: \u2018There will be a terrible awakening for Europe\u2019<\/a>. COGwriter, November 11, 2016)<\/p>\n

10 November 2016<\/p>\n

Europe should build its own army and not rely on security guarantees from Washington, the European Commission president said following the election of Donald Trump. At the same time, Jean-Claude Juncker called for the preservation of the transatlantic partnership. \u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need more security in Europe, and I do not mean just the anti-terror fight,\u201d<\/em> Juncker said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTalking about security we need a different way of organizing a European defense \u2026 the French National Assembly in 1954 prevented the European community of defense.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe need it now. The idea that the Americans will eternally see to \u2026 European security is not true. Independent of the outcome of the US election, the Americans will not see to Europe\u2019s security forever. We have to do it ourselves. And this is why we need a new approach to the European community of defense, including a European army,\u201d<\/em> Juncker said. \u2026<\/p>\n

The EU ministers are expected to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss plans to strengthen the EU military cooperation and capabilities. https:\/\/www.rt.com\/news\/366177-european-army-security-juncker\/<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Furthermore, in December 2017, Europe\u2019s new military cooperation organization, called PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation), formed (see PESCO: The making of a European Defence Union<\/a>) and announced plans related to military cooperation and technology (see PESCO moving forward with technology<\/a>).<\/p>\n

In November 2018, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) put together the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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PESCO and a Great European Army<\/a><\/h3>\n

In November 2018, French President Macron called for a \u201ctrue European army\u201d because of China, Russia, and the USA. Some others in Europe have echoed that sentiment. On November 9, 2018, US President Donald Trump called that an insult, but the next day said that the USA wanted \u201ca very strong Europe.\u201d Emmanuel Macron referred to Donald Trump as \u201cmy friend\u201d and indicated a desire to strengthen Europe\u2019s military spending. In December 2017, 25 European nations agreed to be part of a military alliance called PESCO. Europe also has NATO and IEI. Will Europe end up with \u201ca great army\u201d? Has Donald Trump\u2019s announcement to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty gotten some to say that Europe must rebel against the USA? Is the idea of a United States of Europe and a European army a \u201cparanoid fantasy\u201d or a biblical reality? Will the USA regret Europe becoming a stronger military power? Will the USA be betrayed by \u201cfriends\u201d such as its continental European allies? Does the Bible teach any or all of this? Are there connections to the Beast of Revelation or the King of the North of Daniel 11? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters in this video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the sermonette video: PESCO and a Great European Army.<\/a><\/p>\n

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10 January 2019<\/p>\n

\u2018This community needs to be able to defend itself\u2019: Germany\u2019s defence minister says the EU is already building a \u2018united\u2019 army<\/h2>\n