Stormy Weather in Trumpland

President Donald Trump might not believe in climate change, but there are several weather-related advisories that could affect the fates of not just his administration, but the country and the world as a whole.  These advisories may not be as accurate as your local TV weather Storm Track Doppler team.  But, as Bob Dylan might have put it, you don't need them to tell you which way the wind's blowing.

Nuclear Fallout Watch  Though this watch might have lessened in intensity with the possibility of an agreement with North Korea, it remains in effect now that Trump has decided to take the U.S. out of an international agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program and reinstitute economic sanctions, citing alleged violations and a desire to renegotiate.  Which means Iran can resume its nuclear program any time it wants, and countries still honoring the agreement can do little to stop them as long as the current government is in charge.  This could turn into a warning should war start.

President Deal Breaker, in his pursuit of better treaties and economic agreements favorable to the United States, has in the process trashed perfectly good ones (See:  Paris climate accords, the Trans Pacific Partnership, NAFTA, etc.) just to satisfy his campaign promises while sticking it to his predecessor Barack Obama and leaving the rest of the world holding the bag.  The Iran nuclear accords weren't perfect, but it was better than nothing.  And nothing is what we're getting.

Tropical Storm Rudy  Once known as America's Mayor following the 9/11/01 attacks, former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani is now Trump's Mouthpiece.  He assumed the role of the President's lead attorney following the departure of Michael Cohen.

You couldn't miss seeing Giuliani on TV last week (even if you tried), talking out of school about Cohen's allegedly getting a six-figure reimbursement from Trump for buying adult film actress Stormy Daniels' silence about their alleged affair during the 2016 campaign, or for suggesting that the President might invoke the Fifth Amendment if he is ever interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller about his role in the Russian election investigation. 

Trump has assured us that Giuliani will "get his facts straight" once he settles into his new job.  The Facts, that is, as Trump knows them.  It might also be a good idea to keep Giuliani off TV for awhile, because who knows what he might say next?  Otherwise, this tropical storm is in effect for as long as Giuliani remains employed by the White House.

Severe Stormy Warning  As long as Stormy Daniels (aka Stephanie Clifford) remains in the news, this warning will continue in effect.  Besides the alleged hush money payment, Daniels is currently suing the President for defamation, and is still looking for the guy she says threatened her and her child.

Daniels also turned up on "Saturday Night Live", playing herself talking on the phone to Alec Baldwin as Trump in the opening skit.  It's the first time most of us have seen her act with her clothes on.  Or seen her act, period.

Blue Tsunami Watch  Also known as Red Tsunami Watch, the prime season is usually in October  and November of election years.  Republicans in Congress, due to their inability to pass major legislation and in handling an unpredictable President, have been heading to the exits in droves.  This leaves Democrats with a good chance of reclaiming the House and Senate this fall.  Even Trump has said that if the GOP loses, he could very well be impeached.

But there's always the possibility that the Democrats could somehow screw this up:  Weak candidates, political gerrymandering, Russian meddling and the "October Surprise" could contribute to the GOP being back on top.  If the pundits are correct, though, this watch could be upgraded to a warning.

No one knows what will happen when the storms hit, or if Trump's presidency will survive any of this.  So batten down the hatches and seek shelter because, as Ms. Daniels has so eloquently put it on SNL:  "Storm's a-coming, baby".