31/08/2026
A little over a year into Trump’s presidency, critics argue that the damage is already becoming difficult to ignore.
They point to strained alliances, escalating trade conflicts, rising geopolitical tensions, and growing concern that America’s global standing has weakened rather than strengthened.
Supporters of Trump see something completely different. They argue that his confrontational approach is restoring American leverage, forcing allies to contribute more, and putting U.S. interests ahead of diplomatic niceties.
But that is exactly why the debate is so intense.
