There are no’little wars,’ only little men who start them…
Daily Kos • • world
Key Points:
- Donald Trump has shown a lack of genuine military leadership, treating conflicts like the Iran war as minor skirmishes while benefiting adversaries like Russia and China, who have gained influence in the region.
- Trump's presidency has weakened U.S. global alliances, particularly NATO, and alienated key allies, effectively advancing Russian interests and undermining America's role as a defender of democracy.
- Russia, under Putin, has actively supported Iran against U.S. forces, providing intelligence and military aid, while Trump has failed to criticize Putin and instead ridiculed allies like Ukraine.
- Domestically, Trump has eroded democratic institutions and the rule of law through control over key agencies and courts, and is likely to employ tactics to undermine fair elections in upcoming midterms to maintain power.
- Trump and Putin share authoritarian traits and a mutual hostility to liberal democracy and multiculturalism, creating a de facto alignment that threatens Western democratic values and stability.