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Trump's Foreign Policy: A Shift Towards American Imperialism?

2/19/2026

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Experts describe U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy as an insidious shift toward imperialism.
Nancy Okail of Freedom House says the approach prioritizes personal profit over diplomatic norms.
She cites opaque financial dealings in Venezuela and Greenland as examples.
Politico highlights expansionist rhetoric, including claims of U.S. ownership of Greenland and Canadian annexation.
European leaders seek independence from U.S. influence, signaling a major shift in global dynamics.

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Experts describe U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy as an insidious shift toward imperialism.
Nancy Okail of Freedom House says the approach prioritizes personal profit over diplomatic norms.
She cites opaque financial dealings in Venezuela and Greenland as examples.
Politico highlights expansionist rhetoric, including claims of U.S. ownership of Greenland and Canadian annexation.
European leaders seek independence from U.S. influence, signaling a major shift in global dynamics.