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How the Global Media Portrays Trump in 2025
Even as his political trajectory shifts, his influence endures, and international media coverage reflects a broad spectrum of perspectives.
How the Global Media Portrays Trump in 2025
As 2025 progresses, former U.S. President Donald Trump remains intensely scrutinized worldwide. Even as his political trajectory shifts, his influence endures, and international media coverage reflects a broad spectrum of perspectives. Across continents, conservative outlets champion his nationalist rhetoric while liberal media warn of his authoritarian tendencies.
The resulting portrayals offer a glimpse into regional ideologies, political climates, and social priorities.
The Conservative Perspective: A Voice for Nationalism and Populism
Conservative media worldwide continue to cast Trump as a staunch advocate for nationalism, sovereignty, and right-wing populism—an ideology that has gained momentum in multiple countries. In 2025, publications like The Daily Telegraph (UK) and Le Figaro (France), alongside broadcasters such as Sky News, often highlight his defiance of political elites and globalist policies. His brash style…