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Trump’s Affinity for Autocrats: Why He Still Champions the World’s Most Notorious Strongmen
Whether it’s his continued deference to Vladimir Putin, his nostalgia for his “love letters” with Kim Jong-un, or his unwavering support for Middle Eastern autocrats, Trump’s foreign policy instincts raise pressing concerns about the direction of U.S. diplomacy in 2025 and beyond.
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Trump’s Affinity for Autocrats: Why He Still Champions the World’s Most Notorious Strongmen
As Donald Trump mounted his 2024 presidential comeback bid, his longstanding admiration for authoritarian rulers remained glaring. While past U.S. presidents have aligned mainly with democratic allies and upheld the nation’s commitment to global leadership, Trump has continued to express open praise for some of the world’s most repressive figures.
Whether it’s his continued apparent alliances to Vladimir Putin, his nostalgia for his “love letters” with Kim Jong-un, or his unwavering support for Middle Eastern autocrats, Trump’s foreign policy instincts raise pressing concerns about the direction of U.S. diplomacy in 2025 and…
