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The U.S. Faces Declining Global Influence Under Trump’s Second Term
President Donald Trump ramped up policies in his second term, significantly diminishing the United States’ global standing.
The U.S. Faces Declining Global Influence Under Trump’s Second Term
His administration’s approach has alienated long-standing allies while emboldening adversaries, leading to a steep decline in America’s international reputation.
Eroding Democratic Norms
Domestically, Trump’s administration has aggressively attacked political opponents, the media, and civil servants, often using government agencies—such as the Justice Department—as tools for personal retribution. This erosion of democratic institutions has not gone unnoticed abroad, raising concerns about America’s commitment to the principles it has long promoted.
Weakening Humanitarian Efforts
The abrupt defunding and dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have placed crucial global humanitarian initiatives at risk. Programs addressing public health crises, malnutrition, and human rights abuses now face uncertainty. Both domestic and…
