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Critics Slam Trump's Foreign Policy at Munich Conference

2/15/2026

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Critics condemn U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference for departing from international norms.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gavin Newsom argue it prioritizes power over law and disregards international law.
They contrast it with Barack Obama, the former U.S. president, and his humanitarian interventions, such as in Libya.
Critics warn the approach could undermine global stability and threaten the United States’ role as a democratic leader.

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Critics condemn U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference for departing from international norms.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gavin Newsom argue it prioritizes power over law and disregards international law.
They contrast it with Barack Obama, the former U.S. president, and his humanitarian interventions, such as in Libya.
Critics warn the approach could undermine global stability and threaten the United States’ role as a democratic leader.