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Can Trump Remake US Foreign Policy? | Guest: Riley Lewis | 5/16/25

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May 16, 2025
Riley Lewis, host of "The Real Story" on OANN, dives into Donald Trump's foreign policy strategies. He discusses the shifting priorities from endless wars to economic cooperation and critiques past military interventions. Lewis emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in U.S. foreign policy that focuses on domestic interests. The conversation also touches on complex issues like India-Pakistan relations and the U.S. involvement in Ukraine, urging a reevaluation of America's approach to international conflicts.
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INSIGHT

Americans Reject Endless Foreign Wars

  • Trump and many supporters prioritize ending endless foreign wars as a critical issue alongside border security.
  • Americans are tired of foreign interventions that don't benefit the U.S., which has led to instability abroad and domestic frustration.
INSIGHT

Foreign Policy Failures' Origins

  • U.S. foreign policy over decades has been dominated by neoconservatives and an uniparty that puts other countries' interests first.
  • These failures have caused many current global conflicts and deep distrust in America's international role.
ANECDOTE

Military Bribery Story Exposes Policy

  • Auron Macintyre shares a personal story of military experience involving bribing warlords to protect troops.
  • This illustrates the disconnect and complexity of U.S. military roles protecting other countries while neglecting its own borders.
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