Amanpour America's Reputation Under Trump
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May 2, 2025 Jill Lepore, a Harvard historian, and Timothy Garton Ash, an Oxford professor, delve into America's shifting identity under Trump. They discuss the erosion of democratic norms and the rising tide of authoritarianism in a historical context. Legal expert Elie Mystal challenges outdated laws and envisions a reformed U.S. legal system. Meanwhile, CNN's Isabel Young sheds light on the escalating violence in Mexico due to drug cartels, emphasizing the human cost of U.S. pressure on government crackdowns. Together, they examine the pressing need for global democratic engagement.
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Liberal World Order's Decline
- The liberal world order emerged post-World War II with US leadership promoting democracy and peace.
- Trump's approach marks a significant retreat from these longstanding commitments.
Europe Sees US Retreating
- Europeans view the US as a protector of the liberal order, now endangered under Trump.
- The loss of US hegemonic power causes Europe to consider defending liberal democracy themselves.
Roots of Political Weakness
- US political polarization and rising income inequality weakened Congress and liberalism.
- Trump exploited this by capitalizing on reactionary politics responding to leftist progressivism.