From: officialflagrant
Donald Trump has discussed his approach to global politics, emphasizing his view on international trade, relationships with world leaders, and handling global threats.
Foreign Policy Principles
Trump believes the United States was “ripped off by every nation in the world” under previous administrations, including by its “so-called allies” [03:44:11]. He asserts that he “ended some of the dumbest trade deals” he had ever seen and renegotiated them to be “much better for the country” [03:59:58]. He suggests that his strength and ability to negotiate allowed him to achieve better outcomes for the U.S. [04:06:50].
He attributes his ability to navigate global leaders to his unique blend of experience as a businessman and politician, stating that he is “good at say meet the fake press” [02:57:57].
Key International Relationships and Initiatives
Trade Deals
Trump renegotiated trade agreements, including those with Japan and South Korea [03:10:48]. He cited an example with Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who acknowledged the trade deal was “so one-sided” that he knew Trump would “catch us” [03:49:00]. He also criticized the European Union for being “ruthless in their trading,” noting the imbalance in car imports compared to American cars in Europe [03:52:08].
Regarding China, Trump imposed tariffs, which he claims brought in “hundreds of billions of dollars” to the U.S. [03:29:00]. He mentioned an “unbelievable trade deal” with China that required them to buy $50 billion worth of American products annually, a deal he believes President Biden has not enforced [04:43:00].
Relationships with Leaders
Trump described his interactions with various global leaders:
- Narendra Modi (India): Described as a “friend” and the “nicest human being,” but also a “total killer” in negotiations [03:35:00]. Trump recounted an instance where he offered to help Modi with a country threatening India, only for Modi to state, “we’ve defeated them for hundreds of years” [03:48:00].
- Xi Jinping (China): Trump stated he got along “very well” with President Xi, but he was unhappy after the COVID-19 pandemic, which he believes came from a Chinese lab [04:18:00].
- Vladimir Putin (Russia): Trump believes Russia would “have never attacked Ukraine if I were president” because he “got along great with him” [04:14:00]. He also claimed to have ended the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which he says Biden later “gave it back” [04:23:00]. Trump stated that Putin himself would say, “if you’re my friend I’d hate like hell to see you as my enemy” [04:51:00].
- Angela Merkel (Germany): He challenged Merkel on the lack of American cars in Berlin despite German car imports into the U.S. [03:15:00].
- Queen Elizabeth II (United Kingdom): Trump mentioned being honored by the Queen at Buckingham Palace, an event he believes his Scottish mother would have “loved” [04:03:00].
Global Peace Efforts
Trump claims his administration prevented wars and promoted peace globally, stating, “when I was President we had no wars in the whole world because of me” [01:19:20]. He cited stopping conflicts between two countries that had “fought for thousands of years,” threatening to cut off business with the U.S. if they didn’t make peace [01:24:07].
He also highlighted the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations, as a significant diplomatic achievement [01:27:21]. He expressed concern about the world ending in the Middle East and stated, “we’re not going to let that happen” [01:27:54].
Nuclear Threats
Trump views nuclear war as the “biggest threat we have in the world today,” not global warming [03:36:00]. He stated that his administration was “close to a deal for getting rid of nuclear weapons” with Russia and China, aiming for total denuclearization [03:39:00].
Perceived Foreign Influence and Threats
Regarding an assassination attempt, Trump speculated on foreign involvement, noting that one shooter’s cell phones had foreign-based apps that the FBI had not opened [02:49:00]. He believes Iran, which he says has an “open threat” against him, is responsible for the attempt [03:00:00]. He asserted that a “real president” should warn countries that if they attack a former U.S. president, they “will bomb that country into Oblivion” [03:00:00]. This perspective touches on us_political_dynamics_and_influence_of_media.
Views on U.S. Global Standing
Trump believes the U.S. is currently a “nation in decline” [00:50:42]. He highlighted the issue of other countries going off the dollar as a concern for the U.S. monetary base [01:20:21]. He aims to make the country “so great” again that its standing is unquestionable [01:26:39]. This aligns with his overarching legacy goal of “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) [01:08:08], a phrase he calls the “greatest movement political movement in the history of our country” [01:14:14], and relates to the_future_of_american_politics_and_society_under_trump.