No time for gloating [not referring to anyone here, in general] - We need to get on with the business of making America great again !
We'll see how many of his pledges were hot air, there are bound to be some. I don't really care about a wall, I'd be satisfied with a government that properly enforces the laws already on the books.
I think international relations will be tense but will greatly improve in the long run, everyone must have known that they wouldn't be dealing with self hating, excuse making apologists forever. They don't have to like us just so long as they respect us, with a proper dose of fear when necessary.
I hope Trump goes more for the "Speak softly but carry a big stick" mantra more than the in your face take it or leave it style he is known for in the business world. Much too depends on the people he choses to surround himself with, he has already made a good start on that during the campaign.
He is going to be under enormous pressure to appoint females/minorities just to show he is inclusive, I am dead set against that crap. I want the best man or woman irrespective of race to fill important positions.