The Free World Is Leaving Trump Behind
The article argues that under President Donald Trump, the United States has abdicated its historical role as leader of the Free World, marked by declining approval ratings and a shift toward isolationism. Meanwhile, figures like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Pope Leo XIV have emerged as new defenders of freedom and democratic values. The authors suggest that moral leadership in the defense of liberal democracy has shifted away from Washington and toward other global actors.
- ▪President Trump's approval rating stands at 37 percent, with particularly low marks on key issues like the economy and cost of living.
- ▪The article claims the U.S. is no longer leading the Free World due to the 'America First' policy and a disregard for democratic ideals.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Pope Leo XIV are presented as symbolic leaders who have taken up the defense of freedom.
- ▪The authors highlight a shift in moral leadership from Washington to places like Kyiv and the Vatican.
- ▪Trump’s secretary of state is visiting Rome to pay respects to Pope Leo XIV, despite previous tensions.
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Morning ShotsThe Free World Is Leaving Trump BehindWe dropped the torch. They picked it up.William Kristol, Andrew Egger, and Jim SwiftMay 04, 20261813ShareAnother day, another absolutely brutal poll for President Donald Trump. The latest WaPo-ABC News-Ipsos survey finds Trump’s approval rating at 37 percent, with catastrophically low approval across a host of issues: 23 percent approval on cost of living, 27 percent on inflation, 33 percent on the conflict in Iran, 34 percent on the economy, and 40 percent on immigration. Crazy how many are so ungrateful to be living in the HOTTEST COUNTRY ON EARTH right in the middle of its GOLDEN AGE.Sam and Will Sommer will be going live this morning at 10 a.m. EDT for MAGA Monday—tune in on Substack or YouTube.
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