In a recent opinion editorial by Steve Deace for The Blaze, he outlined his predictions for the top trends and stories for the year 2025.
Deace, a self-proclaimed fan of the last son of Krypton, anticipates that the upcoming Superman film, directed by James Gunn, will be a major hit. He bases this prediction on Gunn's previous box office success with the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, which averaged $360 million each. The teaser trailer for the Superman film has already become the most viewed trailer in Warner Brothers' history and had the fifth-biggest online debut for a trailer in the internet era. Deace believes that the cultural shift towards the altruistic Superman, as opposed to the perpetually broken Batman, is indicative of a society ready to look up again.
In the realm of sports, Deace predicts that the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions will be the top two teams in the NFL. This would be a historic achievement for both franchises, with the Chiefs potentially achieving the first three-peat in the Super Bowl era and the Lions finally making it to America's greatest sporting event.
Deace also predicts that the UFO psyop will be back on the menu for the new year, citing the mysterious drone fleets over New Jersey skies as a sign. He also anticipates that Travis Kelce, a player for the Kansas City Chiefs, will make a cultural statement by taking his partner's last name, countering the traditional posture.
In the political sphere, Deace believes that President Trump will broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in his second term. He also predicts that Trump will unseal the national archives regarding the JFK assassination, fulfilling a campaign promise.
Deace also warns of the potential weaponization of AI-generated memes, photos, and videos, as it becomes increasingly difficult to determine what is real online. He also predicts a shaky year for the GOP coalition in DC, citing the slim House majority and weak leadership as potential issues.
Finally, Deace anticipates a unique partnership between President Trump and Elon Musk, the richest man in the world. He believes that this partnership, while fraught with potential ego clashes and media scrutiny, could potentially save the freest country there has ever been. However, he warns that maintaining this partnership will be a challenge, especially with the fake news media ready to manufacture tensions.
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