Trump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test.

Summary

Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals a shift toward “America First” foreign policies, emphasizing non-interventionism and trade protectionism.

Trump has vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war “in a day” through negotiation, though critics argue his approach may weaken Ukraine’s position.

In the Middle East, he promises to bring “peace,” likely reverting to pro-Israel policies and a hard line on Iran, which could further destabilize the region.

On China, Trump may re-escalate trade tensions and take a tough stance on Taiwan by threatening severe tariffs to deter Chinese aggression.

  • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    644·
    10 hours ago

    Time for Europe to step up to bat for fucking once. We bailed them out of TWO world wars. This next one is on their doorstep, not ours, again. And on top of all that, America provided the MAD nuclear shield for the entirety of the Cold War.

    I have been proud to support Ukraine from day-1 of the orc invasion. Now there is nothing America can do. If the Europeans don’t grow a fucking pair, to hell with them.

    If y’all can’t stomach exterminating Russians, be ruled by them.

    • caoimhinr@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      19 minutes ago

      We bailed them out of TWO world wars.

      And you got to profit massively off of this, with your industry in top condition while Europe was a pile of smoking rubble, allowing you to become the superpower you are today.

      EDIT:

      If the Europeans don’t grow a fucking pair, to hell with them.

      This one’s also quite ironic coming from a country whose balls are kept in a box on Netanyahu’s desk.

    • AdanisiEnglish
      143·
      9 hours ago

      We bailed them out of TWO world wars.

      Trivia quiz: which allied power was responsible for delivering the final blow to Nazi Germany? Hint: it wasn’t the US.

      You’re delusional if you think America is responsible for “saving Europe” or whatever other fantasy you have dreamed up.

      • SupraMario@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        7 hours ago

        It absolutely was…it was not russia. Russia would have drowned without the lend lease program and the tons and tons of material we sent them.

    • Oddbin@lemm.eeEnglish
      111·
      9 hours ago

      I was trying to think of a pithy retort but the best I can come up with is “fuck off you sanctimonious bell end”