US Catholic Clergy Condemn 'Immoral' Trump Foreign Policy

Is Trump's bold policy justified, or is it just reckless bravado that threatens American diplomacy?

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US Catholic Clergy Condemn 'Immoral' Trump Foreign Policy

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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in West Palm Beach on Jan. 19. Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Trump's foreign policy achievements are undeniable, earning him the highest approval ratings of any 21st-century president at this point in a second term. His handling of complex international issues demonstrates real leadership that gets results without endless bureaucratic delays. The foreign policy establishment resents being sidelined because Trump actually works instead of letting middlemen drag out problems for years.

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Anti-Trump narrative

The administration's reckless embrace of pure power politics threatens to unravel decades of American diplomatic success. Annexationist rhetoric toward Greenland and the abduction of foreign leaders represent dangerous hubris that will alienate allies and invite disaster. This vulgar realism abandons prudent statecraft for performative bravado that risks transforming America from hegemon to just another great power.

Don Beyer on Instagram The Ethics Centre