Celebrate a King, Not a Trump
The Bulwark • • general
Key Points:
- The Justice Department is significantly out of compliance with the Jeffrey Epstein transparency law passed by Congress last year, with some House Republicans showing little interest in pursuing the issue further.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day remains a federal holiday honoring King's legacy, though the current administration has notably minimized recognition, including removing the holiday from the list of free-entry days at national parks.
- Former President Donald Trump's aggressive push to acquire Greenland, including imposing tariffs on Denmark and European allies, has strained U.S.-Europe relations and driven some allies closer to China amid growing geopolitical tensions.
- Trump’s confrontational approach toward NATO and European countries has led to alienation and diminished U.S. influence, as illustrated by recent diplomatic incidents and shifting alliances favoring China.
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