With the rapid changes in US politics, everything seems unpredictable. Dr. Brianne McGonigle Leyh (expert in human rights law, international criminal law, transitional justice and victims鈥 rights) and Prof. dr. Femke van Esch (expert in political leadership, crises and the European Union) provided insights into these rapid changes, offering a deeper understanding of what鈥檚 driving the current political shifts in the US.