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2026 Munich Conference: Global Trust Erodes Amid U.S. Uncertainty
2/9/2026
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Story summary
- In 2026, the Munich Security Conference, led by Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger, addresses profound global uncertainty largely attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The conference report notes a decline in public trust across Western democracies and growing support for radical change.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attend.
- The report warns the United States' shifting stance strains European alliances.
