"In November, his administration released a new national security strategy that redefines the goals of US foreign policy. Decades-long partners of the US, such as Europe, have had to realize that US support can no longer be taken for granted. Instead is being offered only when Trump senses a good deal for his country. What matters is "America First," or, as the slogan for his first 2016 election campaign said, "Make America Great Again" (MAGA)."
"A great deal has also changed in domestic politics since Trump took office on January 20, 2025. Masked agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) drag people out of their cars or arrest them in the streets. Where large crowds protest such actions, the president sends in the National Guard. Media outlets that refuse to report in a manner favorable to Trump are sued or shamed online."
The administration issued a new national security strategy prioritizing "America First" and conditioning support for allies on perceived national advantage. Longstanding partners such as Europe can no longer assume automatic U.S. backing. Domestically, enforcement actions by ICE escalate, protesters face National Guard deployments, and media outlets seen as unfavorable encounter legal or reputational pressure. Governmentwide diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have been abolished and diversity is framed as "woke." The MAGA movement contains multiple currents and powerful backers pursuing varied agendas within the broader nationalist conservative shift.
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