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America Lost Has Her Standing in the World as a Leader. It’s Only Downhill from Here.
With Donald Trump's election, a seismic shift occurred, reverberating across international borders, shaking alliances, and altering the course of history.
5 min readNov 10, 2024
America Lost Has Her Standing in the World as a Leader. It’s Only Downhill from Here.
For decades, America has held a distinctive position on the global stage, leading with the ideals of democracy, freedom, and innovation.
Despite its imperfections, the United States represented hope, resilience, and the notion of an ever-striving “city on a hill.” However, Donald Trump's election caused a seismic shift, reverberating across international borders, shaking alliances, and altering the course of history.
This moment didn’t just signify a change in leadership — it marked the beginning of an erosion in global confidence that may never fully be restored.
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