How will the US be governed under the new Trump administration?

As President-elect Donald Trump's next administration begins to take shape, questions are being raised about how he will follow through on campaign promises, or whether he will aim to punish his political opponents. On the other hand, the Democrats are reflecting on their loss in the race for the White House. VOA Correspondent Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

After the victory in the election, all attention is already focused on the newly elected President Donald Trump and the way he will govern. His supporters say that even Americans who did not vote for the former president will see their lives improve.

"I think a lot of people, even those who have believed some false claims about Donald Trump, will be pleasantly surprised to see that they will pay less taxes. Prices will go down and the border will be secure," says former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

With the selection of Susie Wiles as Mr. Trump's chief of staff, the president-elect's administration is already taking shape.

At the weekend, Mr. Trump clarified on his social media platform "Truth" that former US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, will not take positions in his new cabinet.

Meanwhile, questions have been raised about whether Mr. Trump will stand by some statements he made during the campaign to retaliate against his political opponents and those who have filed lawsuits against him.

“I'll tell you what Donald Trump has often said; our revenge will be success, and success will be our revenge", says Mr. Ramaswamy.

For those who supported Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, this is a time of reflection.

"The working class of this country is angry and not without reason. Thanks to the economy today, those who are rich are living extremely well, while 60% of the population can barely make ends meet," independent Senator Bernie Sanders told CNN.

While praising the achievements of President Biden's administration, Senator Sanders said there is still much work to be done.

"We need a plan that tells the working class that we are going to create an economy and a government that works for you. But that can't happen if you don't get the big donors, the big money ones out of politics," said Senator Sanders.

President Joe Biden has promised that there will be a peaceful transfer of power on January 20. Mr. Biden called President-elect Trump to congratulate him after his election victory. The two will meet on Wednesday at the White House./ VOA