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The Associated Press<\/em> posted the following:<\/p>\n

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Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here\u2019s what he\u2019s done and not done<\/h2>\n

April 28, 2025<\/p>\n

The weeks since President Donald Trump<\/a><\/span> returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans that his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises<\/a><\/span>. …<\/p>\n

As Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear. …<\/p>\n

On Day 1, for example, he declared an energy emergency to spur production. …<\/p>\n

Inflation has been falling since a peak of 9.1% in 2022. It was at 3% in January, the month Trump was inaugurated, and 2.4% in March. \u201cWe already solved inflation,\u201d Trump boasted. …<\/p>\n

it\u2019s unlikely Trump will manage to \u201cpay off all our debt.\u201d …<\/p>\n

Trump has clearly made progress on a signature promise to control the border.<\/p>\n

The number of people trying to cross illegally into the U.S. from Mexico dropped steeply in President Joe Biden\u2019s last year, from a high of 249,740 in December 2023 to 47,324 in December 2024. Under Trump, the numbers sank to only 8,346 in February and 7,181 in March. …<\/p>\n

Trump made no secret of his fondness for tariffs or his conviction that other countries were ripping off the United States in international trade. \u201cI will impose across-the-board tariffs on most foreign-made goods,\u201d he said in the campaign.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s followed through, big time, though with frequently changing caveats. …<\/p>\n

At rally after rally last summer, Trump promised peace between Russia and Ukraine merely by winning the election. \u201cBefore I even arrive at the Oval Office, shortly after I win the presidency, I will have the horrible war between Russia and Ukraine settled,\u201d he told a National Guard Association conference in Detroit in August. By then, he\u2019d been making the same vow at least since May. It did not happen. …<\/p>\n

Trump has tested the limits of what he can do by decree, but he\u2019ll need Congress to achieve his promised tax cuts. … the president is working with Republicans in Congress to push through legislation<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 …<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s threats to choke off billions in tax dollars to institutions of higher learning flow from multiple promises in the campaign \u2014 to combat antisemitism on campuses, to take on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and to rid campuses of foreign students he considers hostile to American values. … several … prominent schools signaled their willingness to comply with Trump\u2019s demands, …<\/p>\n

The president\u2019s promised agenda against \u201cwoke\u201d policy swept quickly through the government as DEI programs from the Biden years were halted and references to diversity in federal communications were purged. …<\/p>\n

Trump campaigned against the participation of transgender athletes in sports and against broader moves in society, especially in Democratic-led jurisdictions, to accommodate views that gender is not inherently binary. He vowed to take on \u201ctransgender craziness.\u201d<\/p>\n

As president, he has signed executive orders<\/a><\/span> to ban transgender athletes from girls\u2019 and women\u2019s teams. …<\/p>\n

Elon Musk pitched Trump<\/a><\/span> on his idea for a Department of Government Efficiency, which would be charged with downsizing the federal bureaucracy. \u201cI\u2019d love it,\u201d Trump replied.<\/p>\n

The result was more hands-on than many imagined. …<\/p>\n

He promised to pardon Jan. 6 … and he did … Roughly 1,500 people … received pardons<\/a><\/span>. https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-100-days-promises-inflation-tariffs-deportations-970c837dada26ad5f6baaa6019131cf5<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Now, I more than agree with the Associated Press<\/em>‘ view that “it\u2019s unlikely Trump will manage to ‘pay off all our debt.’ ” It will be worse than that, US government debt will rise consistent with Habakkuk 2:6-8.<\/p>\n

As far as the Associated Press<\/em>‘ comment “the long-term impact is often unclear,” it reminds me of something that a reader sent me, a link to from the BBC<\/em> (the photo below was also from BBC<\/em>), after the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s first term:<\/p>\n

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\nWhat will happen for the rest of Trump\u2019s presidency? You might as well ask a Magic Eight ball <\/span><\/p>\n

The first 100 days of Donald Trump\u2019s presidency are now behind him. \u2026 the results so far are decidedly mixed. While there has been a paucity of legislative achievements, Mr Trump has notched some successes through executive action, particularly in the realm of immigration enforcement and regulatory rollback. \u2026<\/p>\n

But what happens next? Given what we\u2019ve seen over the past 100 days, anything could be possible. Sometimes it feels like a Magic 8-ball would be just as good at making predictions. http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-us-canada-39750173<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is a Magic Eight Ball<\/em>?<\/p>\n

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\nFace of a \u2018Magic 8-Ball\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

According to Wikipedia<\/em>:<\/p>\n

The Magic 8-Ball<\/b> is a toy used for fortune-telling or seeking advice, developed in the 1950s and manufactured by Mattel. It is often used in fiction, often for humor related to its giving accurate, inaccurate, or otherwise statistically improbable answers. \u2026<\/p>\n

An 8-ball was used as a fortune-telling device in the 1940 Three Stooges short, You Nazty Spy<\/i>, and called a \u201cmagic ball\u201d. While Magic 8-Ball did not exist in its current form until 1950, the functional component was invented by Albert C. Carter, inspired by a spirit writing device used by his mother, Mary, a Cincinnati clairvoyant. \u2026<\/p>\n

The Magic 8-Ball is a hollow plastic sphere resembling an oversized, black-and-white 8-ball. Inside a cylindrical reservoir contains a white, plastic, icosahedral die floating in alcohol dyed dark blue. Each of the die\u2019s 20 faces has an affirmative, negative, or non-committal statement printed in raised letters. These messages are read through a window on the ball\u2019s bottom.<\/p>\n

To use the ball, it must be held with the window initially facing down. After \u201casking the ball\u201d a yes-no question, the user then turns the ball so that the window faces up, setting in motion the liquid and die inside. When the die floats to the top and one face presses against the window, the raised letters displace the blue liquid to reveal the message as white letters on a blue background. Although many users shake the ball before turning it upright, the instructions warn against doing so to avoid white bubbles, which interfere with the performance of the ball itself. (Magic 8-Ball. Wikipedia, accessed 05\/01\/17)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Can YOU KNOW what will happen?<\/p>\n

Well, not if you are relying on a \u201cMagic 8-Ball\u201d or such nonsense sources.<\/p>\n

Notice the following:<\/p>\n

10 There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, 11 or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. 12 For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord, and because of these abominations the Lord your God drives them out from before you. 13 You shall be blameless before the Lord your God. 14 For these nations which you will dispossess listened to soothsayers and diviners; but as for you, the Lord your God has not appointed such for you. (Deuteronomy 18:10-14)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Christians do not use Magic 8-Balls, etc. We look to the Bible (Isaiah 8:10; 66:5). Christians do \u201cnot follow cunningly devised fables\u201d (\u201c2 Peter 1:16).<\/p>\n

At the COGwriter News page, the focus in on explanation of biblical doctrines as well as events aligning to fulfill properly understood, biblical prophecies. The media overlooks, and often despises, the Bible even though it is \u201cword of truth\u201d (2 Corinthians 6:7).<\/p>\n

Related to the first Donald Trump presidency, after his first 100 days, we put out the following:<\/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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

After Donald Trump was in office the second time, after about two weeks, the\u00a0Continuing<\/em>\u00a0Church of God<\/a>\u00a0put together the following video on our\u00a0Bible News Prophecy<\/a>\u00a0YouTube channel discussing various views and scriptures about that:<\/p>\n

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Donald Trump and Unintended Consequences<\/a><\/h3>\n

Under President Trump the U.S.A. may impose tariffs on other countries. Are there any unintended consequences? Under certain circumstances, President Trump may not militarily defend other members of the NATO alliance. Are there any unintended consequences? Under President Trump, migrants\u2019 asylum appointments have been canceled. Are there any unintended consequences? Might the unintended consequences of a Donald Trump Presidency actually lead to the rise of the Beast that enforces all buying and selling through the mark of the Beast \u2013 666? If so, who might that beast be? Dr. Thiel shines the light of Biblical prophecy on the unintended consequences of a Donald Trump Presidency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to our video:\u00a0Donald Trump and Unintended Consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are you interested in having an idea of what types of things will happen later because of a Donald Trump presidency?<\/p>\n

Although space (as well as rules from Amazon Kindle) does not permit putting all of the book here, readers might find the following from part of Chapter 7 of my book, Unintended Consequences and Donald Trump\u2019s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?<\/a><\/span>, to be of interest:<\/p>\n

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7. \u00a020 Reasons Why Donald Trump is Apocalyptic<\/h2>\n

The last book of the Bible is referred to as \u201cRevelation\u201d or the Apocalypse (the Greek term which means revealing, and this was given to the Apostle John on the island of Patmos, per Revelation 1:9).<\/p>\n

My use of the word \u201capocalyptic\u201d is intended to emphatically be biblical (not political), as rooted in the understanding of the prophetic books of the Bible, including the Book of Revelation, also called the Apocalypse.<\/p>\n

Although Donald Trump is not, and will not, be the final Antichrist (see chapter 3), there are reasons to believe that the rising of the prophesied final ten-horned beast power (Revelation 13:1) and the destruction of the United States could possibly begin in the last year of his administration. And this destruction is likely to include terrorism and partial nuclear devastation.<\/p>\n

Because he does not seem to understand many end-time biblical events, this perhaps will lead him to be more accommodating to the rise of the King of the North and King of the South powers than one who believed and understands end-time prophecy would likely have supported.<\/p>\n

Here are twenty specific reasons indicating some of how Donald Trump is \u201capocalyptic\u201d:<\/p>\n

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  1. The timing of his rise in prominence.\u00a0We are in the last days of what looks to be God\u2019s 6000\/7000 year plan. A day to God is like 1000 years (2 Peter 3:8; Psalm 90:4), and since it is wise to know the days (Psalm 90:12), this is a reason that Donald Trump would be apocalyptic. We are getting close to the end of the time God gave humans to rule themselves. Thus, we are close to the start of the Great Tribulation\u00a0and the fulfillment of related prophecies in the Book of Revelation.<\/li>\n
  2. Donald Trump supports the arming of various nations to defend themselves and not expect the USA to defend them. This suggests he would be supportive of the type of confederation that will lead to the formation of the final King of the South and deadly King of the North of biblical prophecy (Daniel 11:31-43).<\/li>\n
  3. Donald Trump loves debt, which the Bible condemns as a curse (Deuteronomy 28:15,44). He has proposed many things that are expected to greatly increase the debt of the USA.[i]<\/a> Increasing national debt will lead to destruction at the appointed time\u00a0of the end (Habakkuk\u00a02:3\u20138). He will not be able to reverse enough of the debt to stop Habakkuk 2:3-8 from being fulfilled.<\/li>\n
  4. Donald Trump has often encouraged increased military spending by the Europeans.\u00a0And while American taxpayers may see this as a good thing, this increased spending will help lead to the rise of the prophesied King of the North, who is to be the final leader of the Beast\u00a0of Revelation (Revelation 13:1-10). Unlike his predecessors, Donald Trump has threatened to not defend nations in Europe if they will not increase their military spending. This approach has greatly concerned various leaders in Europe. Donald Trump is helping enable the rise of the King of the North\/Beast power who will be in league with the final Antichrist.<\/li>\n
  5. Donald Trump\u2019s rise has also spurred the Europeans to further unify among themselves, especially when combined with the Brexit vote that Donald Trump encouraged. While the Bible shows the Europeans will have difficulties being together (Daniel 2:41-43), it also shows that they will reorganize and unite (Revelation 17:12-13). Donald Trump has been pointed to by various European leaders as \u2018proof\u2019 that Europe needs more unification and distance from the USA.<\/li>\n
  6. Donald Trump is greedy, prideful, and despite claiming to be a Christian, in 2015 he stated he never repented. The Bible teaches one needs to repent to be a Christian (Acts 2:38-39), \u201cbe sure your sin will find you out\u201d (Numbers 32:23), and that \u201cPride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall\u201d (Proverbs 16:18). The God of the Bible expects leaders to encourage repentance and moral behavior when they are subject to destructive punishment (cf. Jonah 3:6-9). Donald Trump, like many other U.S. politicians, does not seem to believe that the USA needs to repent for its sins against God. Yet, without national repentance (Ezekiel 18:30-32; Hosea 7:14-16; 11:3-7), the USA is doomed for destruction (Isaiah 30:12-13; Daniel 11:39).<\/li>\n
  7. Donald Trump does not seem to realize the inherent danger for the USA to rely on Europe’s upcoming Galileo \u201cGPS\u201d for part of the USA’s military defense. This would appear to give the rising European power a unique offensive and defensive capability against the USA (cf. Daniel 11:39; Revelation 13:3-4). It is dangerous to have a potential enemy control portions of one\u2019s military communications systems.<\/li>\n
  8. Donald Trump has been a polarizing figure and has offended many including minorities, migrants, and Muslims. Expect civil unrest and rioting. The Bible prophesies \u201cThere shall be terror within\u201d (Deuteronomy 32:25). The Bible also specifically warns of problems from Arabic\/Islamic peoples in the end times (Psalm 83:3-8). Some Afghanis and Syrians, including some already in the USA, may take terroristic actions, as that too is consistent with biblical prophecy (cf. Isaiah 9:8-9, 11-12).<\/li>\n
  9. Though opposing some, Donald Trump supports various aspects of the LGBTQ+ agenda. The God of the Bible expects leaders to encourage repentance\u00a0and moral behaviors when they are subject to destructive punishment (cf. Jonah 3:6-9). Donald Trump, like many other U.S. politicians, does not seem to believe that the USA needs to repent\u00a0for its sins against God. Yet, without national repentance, the USA is doomed for destruction (Isaiah 30:12-13; Daniel 11:39). Of course, people are supposed to pray for political leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-3), and that should be done irrespective if one agrees with the leader. Sometimes, leaders and\/or their policies change.<\/li>\n
  10. By focusing too much on threats from China and almost always considering the Europeans as some type of allies, a Donald Trump Administration is currently not expected to reverse the Asian \u2018pivot\u2019 strategy. Unless he changes that, this pivot will help result in destruction of the USA.<\/li>\n
  11. Donald Trump is an admitted adulterer, strip club and casino owner, and married a woman who was professionally engaged in soft pornography. By encouraging and not discouraging aspects of biblical immorality, Donald Trump is setting the USA up for punishment (Isaiah 30:12-13; Romans 1:18-32) that has and will include troubles, violence, weather problems, earthquakes, food shortages, and pestilences (Mark 13:7-8; Luke 21:10-11). The time will come when these problems will further worsen.<\/li>\n
  12. Donald Trump believes HE can make the United States great again. Biblically, this is not the case, though he could help in several areas. Morally, economically, and militarily, the USA has been in decline (though the military decline is still more relative to the climb of others). We will one day hear proclamations of false peace and safety and the Bible warns repeatedly end time destruction will follow those declarations (1 Thessalonians 5:3; Jeremiah 6:14-15; Isaiah 9:9-10).<\/li>\n
  13. Donald Trump\u2019s history of corporate bankruptcies demonstrate that he has been willing to not pay his debts.\u00a0 The Bible teaches, \u201cThe wicked borrows and does not repay\u201d (Psalms 37:21). That is not good. Donald Trump has also hinted about defaulting or renegotiating the USA debt\u2014if he does that, this will not set well with foreign creditors<\/li>\n
  14. Jesus warned about a coming time of pestilences as part of the beginning of sorrows (Matthew 24:4-8)\u2014they are consistent with the ride of the 4th<\/sup> horseman of the Apocalypse (Revelation 6:7-8)\u2014that ride may well start in the second term of a Donald Trump Administration.\u00a0 Actions and\/or inactions by Donald Trump will likely put the USA at increased risk of problems from pestilences.<\/li>\n
  15. His misstatements, name calling, exaggerations, and negotiating strategies show that he is not always honest. This is not good (Proverbs 29:2; Psalm 15:1-4). His bragging statements, etc. are consistent with those warned about for the last days in 2 Timothy 3:1-6.<\/li>\n
  16. His religious views hint that he is somewhat \u2018ecumenical.\u2019 An ecumenical power is warned about in the Bible and is expected to rise up in the end times (Zechariah 2:6-8; Revelation 17; 18). I expect him to make inter-faith\/ecumenical supporting statements.<\/li>\n
  17. He has made statements suggesting a of loss of privacy and favoring unlimited government control. This type of thing will be exploited by 666 of Revelation 13:16-18.<\/li>\n
  18. Donald Trump seems to be the type of person who would support the \u2018peace deal\u2019 of Daniel 9:27, which precedes the start of the Great Tribulation by a few years.<\/li>\n
  19. His policies are pushing nations away from the USA and helping set the stage for the final times of the Gentiles (cf. Ezekiel 7:24, 39:23; Luke 21:24).<\/li>\n
  20. His statements are getting more in Europe to consider that they need to reorganize and support some type of a strong man leader. The Bible shows that will happen in Revelation 17:12-13.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Great Tribulation, itself, cannot begin until at least 2028. It, thus, may possibly begin in a year that Donald Trump could be president.<\/p>\n

    [i]<\/a> Lawder D. Trump’s tax, spending plans would add twice as much debt as Harris’, budget group says. Reuters, October 7, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    The Associated Press<\/em>, like the BBC<\/em> eight years ago, missed many items of prophetic significance.<\/p>\n

    The morning after his reelection, I wrote:<\/p>\n

    According to the major media, Donald Trump won re-election. … Europe will get more serious about trade deals with others internationally, such as being more motivated to approve the trade deal with the Mercosur block of South America. (Thiel B.\u00a0Media declares Donald Trump won the election\u2013now what? y Donald trump y eventos para observar<\/a>. COGwriter, November 6, 2024)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    On December 6, 2024, Politico<\/em> reported that the European Union approved the massive Mercosur trade deal, despite opposition from France and others, and also pointed to Donald Trump\u2019s reelection as a factor (see\u00a0Donald Trump is end of \u2018American Century\u2019? The British \u2018Century\u2019 also ended. so what is next? Plus, EU makes Mercosur deal consistent with COGwriter prediction!<\/a>)<\/p>\n

    Now since my book, Unintended Consequences and Donald Trump\u2019s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?<\/a><\/span> came out, world events have aligned with several warning, predictions, and unintended consequences pointed to in it. Below, in italics<\/em>, are statements from that book, with the page numbers where the prediction can be found in the printed book shown within ():<\/p>\n

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    1. Pushing tariffs and other policies that foreign nations do not like is contributing to other nations looking to bypass the USA dollar, as well as trade more with each other and less with the USA. This will further push various globalist\u2019s moves forward without the USA. (p.210) <\/em>Confirmation:\u00a0<\/strong>Because of tariff threats from Donald Trump, on 1\/21\/25, EU President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe would seek out others to trade with (https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/eu-donald-trump-america-we-have-other-options-ursula-von-der-leyen\/<\/a>). On 2\/27\/25, Ursula von der Leyen went to India to push for closer trade ties for reasons including Donald Trump’s tariff pushing (https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/von-der-leyen-arrives-in-india-to-strengthen-partnership\/a-71768504<\/a>). On 4\/16\/25 she declared that, “Everyone is asking for more trade with Europe” https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/04\/16\/the-west-as-we-knew-it-no-longer-exists-von-der-leyen-says-amid-trump-tensions<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    2. Gold will set records in U.S. dollar terms. … …\u00a0gold will set further records in U.S. dollar terms in the relatively near future. (pp. 205, 206) <\/em>Confirmation:\u00a0<\/strong>Gold hit a record price on 1\/31\/25 (https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/gold-hits-record-high-trump-tariff-worries-mount-2025-01-31\/<\/a>) and did it again on 02\/10\/25 as well as in March and April. The record price of gold reflects a record minimum value in gold for the USA dollar.<\/li>\n
    3. Expect more protests against Donald Trump. (p. 15) There are issues with what Donald Trump says when he speaks. I expect protests. (p. 44). Donald Trump has been a polarizing figure and has offended many including minorities, migrants, and Muslims. Expect civil unrest and rioting. The Bible prophesies \u201cThere shall be terror within\u201d (Deuteronomy 32:25).<\/em> (p. 89). Confirmation:\u00a0<\/strong>Numerous protests as well as some violence have begun 03\/17\/25 (https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/03\/17\/nx-s1-5328626\/elon-musk-protests-tesla-takedown<\/a>) and 03\/16\/25 (https:\/\/endoftheamericandream.com\/why-is-the-media-so-quiet-about-the-anti-trump-violence-that-is-erupting-all-over-the-nation\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n
    4. One of the unintended consequence of his actions is, that after crises (cf. Revelation 6:7-8), more Europeans will decide that they need their own even stronger leader\u2014which will happen per Revelation 13:10 and 17:13.<\/em> (pp. 58-59)\u00a0<\/em>Partial confirmation:\u00a0<\/strong>This already started to happen at a European political conference on 2\/08\/25 (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/02\/08\/your-time-is-over-far-right-leaders-take-on-the-eus-mainstream-parties<\/a>). And at least one German politician, Friedrich Merz, has been called \u2018The F\u00fchrer \u2018 on 03\/23\/25 (https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/geopolitical\/fuhrer-germany-friedrich-merz-war-spending-frenzy<\/a>) and on 4\/10\/25\u00a0 “The man Europe has been waiting for” and he stated “Germany is getting a strong and capable government\u201d (https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/friedrich-merz-man-europe-waiting-161655776.html<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    5. Donald Trump has often encouraged increased military spending by the Europeans. … Donald Trump is helping enable the rise of the King of the North\/Beast power who will be in league with the final Antichrist. (p. 87) <\/em>\u00a0Confirmation:\u00a0<\/strong>This is confirmed. Consider that Kaja Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission stated on 1\/22\/25 that Europe needs to spend more as Donald Trump called for (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/01\/22\/eu-must-spend-more-than-1-of-gdp-on-defence-to-prepare-for-the-worst-kallas-says<\/a>). On 3\/04\/25, EU President von der Leyen proposed spending \u20ac800 on the military (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/03\/04\/von-der-leyen-pitches-800bn-defence-package-ahead-of-eu-leaders-summit<\/a>). About the same time, Germany’s Friedrich Merz proposed spending \u20ac1 trillion (https:\/\/europeanconservative.com\/articles\/news\/cdu-spd-constitutional-amendment-defence-infrastructure-spending-bypassing-new-bundestag\/<\/a>). \u201cEurope has become convinced that its American ally will no longer guarantee its security, and has decided to rearm massively<\/strong>\u201d 03\/26\/25 (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/03\/26\/readiness-2030-how-is-europe-planning-to-rearm-and-can-it-afford-it<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    6. Donald Trump\u2019s rise has also spurred the Europeans to further unify among themselves. …\u00a0Donald Trump has been pointed to by various European leaders as \u2018proof\u2019 that Europe needs more unification and distance from the USA. (p. 88)<\/em> Partial confirmation:<\/strong> More of this has since happened (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/01\/22\/eu-must-spend-more-than-1-of-gdp-on-defence-to-prepare-for-the-worst-kallas-says<\/a> and https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/eu-enlargement-debate-at-davos-focuses-on-europe-s-global-role-and-growth\/ar-AA1xBhgq?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds<\/a>) and a EU foreign ministers meeting on 1\/27\/25 called for a unified approach to deal with US President Donald Trump<\/a> and what analysts refer to as his “divide and rule policy” (https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/eu-sanctions-russia-trump-2025\/a-71427544<\/a>).\u00a0Europeans have called for a \u201cNew World Order Based on European Values\u201d 03\/24\/25 (https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/geopolitical\/new-world-order-european-values-unholy-union-globalism-and-anti-free-speech-measures<\/a>). And \u201cthe old world order appears to be over \u2013 and the new world order has yet to take shape\u201d 03\/26\/25 (https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c2er9j83x0zo<\/a>). On 4\/16\/25, EU President von der Leyen basically confirmed European unity and distance from the US and apparently because of Donald Trump stated, \u201cThe West as we knew it no longer exists,\u201d (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/04\/16\/the-west-as-we-knew-it-no-longer-exists-von-der-leyen-says-amid-trump-tensions<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    7. Donald Trump … Many have rightly pointed out that he often acts as a bully. (p. 47).<\/em> Confirmation: <\/strong>This has happened within weeks of Donald Trump taking office (e.g. https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/world\/europe\/trump-zelensky-us-deal-ukraine-russia-war-b2702046.html<\/a>) and https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/world-nation\/story\/2025-02-10\/trump-is-not-an-isolationist-hes-a-bully-and-that-hurts-us-influence-in-the-world<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    8. It is believed that Donald Trump will likely use some type of \u201cmaximum pressure\u201d strategy again against Iran during his next Administration. (p. 67)<\/em> Confirmation: <\/strong>This is now his Administration’s position and Iran is not happy with it (https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-says-will-not-bow-to-us-maximum-pressure-strategy\/a-71745081<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    9. \n

      The Bible teaches about a great power who will be destroyed by its friends, who become enemies (Lamentations 1:1-2)\u2014some statements by Donald Trump are pushing \u201cfriends\u201d (NATO allies) into being enemies. (pp. 48-49) Partial Confirmation: <\/strong>It has been reported that Donald Trump is turning USA friends into enemies, “frenemies” <\/span>(https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c93ll927v18o<\/a>).\u00a0On 4\/16\/25, EU President von der Leyen would not confirm that the US was a friend (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/04\/16\/the-west-as-we-knew-it-no-longer-exists-von-der-leyen-says-amid-trump-tensions<\/a>). Statements from Trump-Vance Administration leaders have insulted Europe 03\/25\/25 (https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/03\/25\/pathetic-european-free-loading-us-officials-slam-europe-in-leaked-chat<\/a>) \u201d \u201cHorrific to see in black and white. But hardly surprising,\u201d is how a top European diplomat reacted to what comes across as deep, heartfelt disdain for European allies\u201d 03\/25\/25 (https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c204vl27n2qo<\/a>) and \u201cnearly three quarters of French people now think that the United States is not an ally of France. A \u2026 very large majority in Denmark, \u2026 historically pro-American \u2026 have unfavourable views of the United States as well\u201d 03\/26\/25 (https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c2er9j83x0zo<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    10. \n

      Jesus warned about a coming time of pestilences as part of the beginning of sorrows (Matthew 24:4-8)\u2014they are consistent with the ride of the 4th<\/sup> horseman of the Apocalypse (Revelation 6:7-8)\u2014that ride may well start in the second term of a Donald Trump Administration. Actions and\/or inactions by Donald Trump will likely put the USA at increased risk of problems from pestilences. (p. 90)<\/em> Potential confirmation:<\/strong> Donald Trump announced he is pulling the USA out of the World Health Organization (https:\/\/fortune.com\/well\/2025\/01\/21\/trump-who-us-remove-world-health-organization\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    11. His policies are pushing nations away from the USA and helping set the stage for the final times of the Gentiles (cf. Ezekiel 7:24, 39:23; Luke 21:24). (p. 91)<\/em> Potential confirmation:<\/strong> Donald Trump\u2019s comments at the WEF reportedly silenced the crowd and made them \u201cstone-faced\u201d (Donald Trump speaks virtually to the WEF\u2019s Davos meeting and pushes USA fossil fuels and trade matters<\/a>). These leaders were not pleased and will take actions. Ursula von der Leyen said \u201cEurope will keep seeking co-operation \u2014 not only with our long-time, like-minded friends, but with any country we share interests with\u201d https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/eu-donald-trump-america-we-have-other-options-ursula-von-der-leyen\/<\/a>. She also on 4\/16\/25 confirmed that many nations are contacting the EU, because of US tariff and other actions https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/04\/16\/the-west-as-we-knew-it-no-longer-exists-von-der-leyen-says-amid-trump-tensions<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    12. His statements are getting more in Europe to consider that they need to reorganize and support some type of a strong man leader. The Bible shows that will happen in Revelation 17:12-13. (p. 91)<\/em> Speculative confirmation:\u00a0<\/strong>I cannot imagine that at the WEF and within the EU they are not discussing something like a stronger European leader and a reorganization of Europe. For example the chief executive of a European bank at the WEF conference stated, \u00a0\u201cI heard the EU talking about the willingness to make changes,\u201d and \u201cThe truth of the matter is every time they do something they create more bureaucracy, more complexity. They need to have a huge reset\u201d (https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/jan\/24\/davos-donald-trump-tariffs-eu-us<\/a>). Germans have noticed that what they call the \u201cfar right\u201d is gaining because of Donald Trump and that right wing leaders look more useful now (https:\/\/www.german-foreign-policy.com\/en\/news\/detail\/9836<\/a> 01\/21\/25). Furthermore, EU President Von der Leyen said this week, \u201cTo sustain our growth in the next quarter of the century, Europe must shift gears,\u201d (https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/jan\/24\/davos-donald-trump-tariffs-eu-us<\/a>) that sounds like a plea to reorganize.<\/li>\n
    13. Official USA debt will rise in Donald Trump\u2019s second term in office<\/em>. Donald Trump supported a bill to increase debt 03\/15\/25 (https:\/\/www.barrons.com\/articles\/ai-stocks-nvidia-amazon-microsoft-coreweave-ipo-ddee09ff<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      There will be many unintended consequences of the Trump-Vance Administration. Donald Trump was not sent by God to save America.<\/p>\n

      Now look at part of number 22 of my 2024 list of 25 items to prophetically watch in 2025<\/a>:<\/p>\n

      \n

      22. Reelection of Donald Trump and His Adminstration<\/h2>\n

      In the Bible News Prophecy<\/em>\u00a0magazine, October-December 2024<\/a> edition, number 22 was listed as \u201cThe Incoming US Presidential Administration\u201d<\/p>\n

      So, it was renamed.<\/p>\n

      The reelection of Donald Trump has sent shockwaves throughout the world as well as through the legacy media of the United States.<\/p>\n

      It has brought both hope to some and worry to others.<\/p>\n

      Donald Trump will be apocalyptic. At least 20 warnings\/predictions I made before his last Administration assumed office came to pass (for details see Donald Trump in Prophecy<\/a>).<\/p>\n

      Look for Donald Trump and His Administration to offend the Europeans, cause international trade concerns, push many nations further away from the United States, change matters in Ukraine, affect matters in the Middle East, impact US energy production, impact immigration, impact the move away from the US dollar, and further divide many in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      Notice the last statement above.<\/p>\n

      ALL of those things have happened since the inauguration.<\/p>\n

      There have been many prophetic and other unintended consequences of the Trump-Vance Administration–and there will be more.<\/p>\n

      The Bible tells us things that will happen.<\/p>\n

      We do not need a Magic 8-Ball like the BBC<\/em> once published nor do we\u00a0 have to be in the dark as the main media, like the Associated Press<\/em> is.<\/p>\n

      The United States, itself, needs repentance, the return of Jesus, and the coming Kingdom of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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      Some items of related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

      USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does.<\/span> Two related sermon are available: Identifying the USA and its Destruction in Prophecy<\/a> and Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
      \n      Who is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a> A related sermon is also available: The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
      \n      Christian Repentance<\/a> Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? Two related sermons about this are also available: Real Repentance<\/a> and Real Christian Repentance<\/a>.
      \n      Is God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons: Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?<\/a> and Predestination and Your Selection<\/a>. A short animation is also available: Is God Calling You?<\/a>
      \n<\/span>      Unintended Consequences and Donald Trump\u2019s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?<\/a>\u00a0 Is Donald Trump going to save the USA or are there going to be many disastrous unintended consequences of his statements and policies? What will happen. The link takes you to a book available at Amazon.com.
      \n<\/span>      Unintended Consequences and Donald Trump\u2019s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?<\/a> Kindle edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device:\u00a0Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s\u00a0Free<\/strong>\u00a0Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Unintended Consequences and Donald Trump\u2019s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?<\/a>
      \n      The Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to four related sermons: The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!<\/a>, The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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