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The extension of Trump-era tax cuts presents critical planning decisions as exemption amounts could drop from $14 million to $7 million per person without congressional action.

• Estate tax exemption likely to receive a four-year extension rather than permanent status
• Trump administration characterized by chaos and short-term thinking rather than coherent strategy
• Stephen Miller identified as Trump's most influential advisor and policy gatekeeper
• Elon Musk serves as a "heat sink" absorbing criticism while implementing controversial policies
• Government agency staff reductions create long-term damage to institutional knowledge
• International allies may pursue independent security measures if US support seems unreliable
• American civic education crisis leaves citizens unable to understand how government functions
• Energy sector potentially most resilient to upcoming political and economic turbulence
• Immigration restrictions risk undermining America's technological leadership
• Political divisiveness threatens productive dialogue on critical national issues

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