Ruling party Executive Secretary cautions against “excessive optimism” and pessimism after Trump inauguration

Mamuka Mdinaradze, Executive Secretary of Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party, has urged caution regarding the period following January 20, advising against both excessive optimism and pessimism. He emphasized that Georgia’s future ties would depend on the outcome of two key promises made by US President-elect Donald Trump – ending the war in Ukraine and dismantling the “Deep State.”

Mdinaradze argued that these promises, if fulfilled, align with Georgia’s interests. The end of the war would prevent Georgia from becoming embroiled in a broader conflict, while tackling informal power structures within the US bureaucracy could ease external pressure on Georgia. However, he warned that if Trump fails to deliver, the geopolitical turbulence surrounding Georgia could persist.

According to Mdinaradze, the first promise—ending the war—would naturally eliminate any interest in turning Georgia into a second front. This would significantly ease tensions and secure Georgia’s position in the region. The second promise, addressing the “Deep State,” refers to the informal influences embedded within US governance.

He highlighted that while Georgia has faced criticism for informal governance, the US is grappling with a similar issue. US leaders, particularly those associated with Trump’s future administration, frequently refer to the “Deep State” as a significant force shaping US politics, an influence that Mdinaradze suggests could have global implications.

“Trump and his associates, the future leaders of the administration, often mention the ‘Deep State,’ which they see as informal influences embedded in the US bureaucracy,” Mdinaradze said. “At the same time, when the US accused us of informal governance, it turned out that they are facing a similar problem within their own system.”