Trump’s Internal & Foreign Policy: Fights, Fallout, and Favouritism
Donald Trump is increasingly resembling a high school bully—it’s his way or the highway. He began by firing National Security Chief Gen. Timothy Haugh, then reassigned National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Most recently, he removed Elon Musk from a key role in the Department of Energy (DOGE).
Trump publicly clashed with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the White House, then repeated the spectacle with South Africa’s president. Worst of all, he turned India’s Prime Minister Modi—once an ally—into an adversary by cozying up to Pakistan. Despite Pakistan’s alleged role in the killing of 26 tourists in India, Trump rewarded them with $450 million in military aid and a final $1.5 billion IMF loan tranche.
Like it or not but there is a personality problem.
His grand promise of 90 trade deals in 90 days has fallen flat. Only one deal with the UK has been finalized; the rest remain unfinished.
Meanwhile, China has outmaneuvered him. Holding rare earth minerals hostage, they’ve demanded access to advanced chips in return. If Trump concedes, China gains far more than it gives.
Unless Trump changes his approach as both U.S. President and global leader, America risks diminishing its influence—both abroad and at home.
