The Danger and Foolishness of Trump’s Foreign Policy
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Key Points:
- Over the weekend, President Trump accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of ordering the murder of former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and Walz announced he will not seek re-election amid a political crisis involving state fraud under his administration.
- William Kristol criticizes Trump’s foreign policy as reckless boasting and bullying, highlighting Trump’s unfounded claims about controlling Venezuela and threats regarding Greenland, warning these actions risk damaging U.S. alliances and national honor.
- Retired General Mark Hertling emphasizes the importance of clear leadership and accountability in complex operations like regime change, criticizing Trump’s diffuse delegation of responsibility during the recent Venezuela operation as a recipe for failure.
- The U.S. raid capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro is seen as a
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