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Despite his appeal, Hanson highlights potential contradictions within Trump's MAGA agenda. For instance, the push for significant tax cuts aimed at military personnel and social security recipients simultaneously calls for increased military funding. Historically, such measures have led to unsustainable deficits. The complexity of balancing these expectations raises questions about Trump’s capacity to fulfill these ambitious promises without encountering severe financial repercussions.
Moreover, Trump’s foreign policy approach—characterized by a blend of deterrence and strategic military engagement—poses challenges in clarifying military objectives to his supporters, who may harbor reservations about prolonged engagements abroad.