Left, Right & Center The shift from America First to Trump’s new interventionism
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Dec 26, 2025 
Mo Elleithee, a seasoned political communications expert, and Sarah Isgur, a legal analyst from the Trump era, dive into Trump's evolving foreign policy from America First to increased interventionism. They discuss how Trump's foreign approach reshapes global views and NATO dynamics, highlighting tensions in Europe. Mo critiques Trump's ability to influence NATO funding while undermining trust. Both guests reflect on their political journeys, share hilarious campaign anecdotes, and reveal their unexpected passions for karaoke and birdwatching!
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Funding Win, Alliance Trust Eroded
- Trump secured a rare foreign-policy win by pressuring NATO members to increase defense spending.
- His rhetoric simultaneously weakened trust in alliance guarantees and shook NATO's foundations.
Demographics As A Geopolitical Critique
- Vice President J.D. Vance frames Europe's reliability as undermined by immigration and demographic change.
- That rhetoric signals a Republican strategy to influence European politics by stoking cultural anxieties.
U.S. Rhetoric Mirrors European Politics
- The Trump administration reflects and amplifies existing political trends in Europe rather than creating them.
- U.S. rhetoric feeds domestic European debates and can accelerate the rise of Trump-like figures abroad.