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March 7, 2025

Trump's International Scorecard 

This post includes an overview of Trump's stance of various international issues or at least his stance against or in favor of some countries, territories, and regions. Before jumping into the matter, let's mention the debate about whether Trump is the best president in our history. It is safe to say that there will never be a consensus on that question. For some, Trump is the worst president in our history and for others he is the best or at least the second best after Lincoln. While there may never be a consensus on that ranking, there is at least one category where Trump can be hailed as the undisputed champion of all American presidents: entertainment. 

Trump is the King of American Political Entertainment

No other president in our history has been as entertaining as Trump. At 78, Papa Trump is our Entertainer in Chief.  No president in our history gets anywhere close to Trump in terms of entertainment. The King of Entertainment commands media attention like no other president in history. Trump has complete control of the national and international political media 24/7. Trump is a master at gathering, harnessing, and controlling media attention. 

Trump's international scorecard below is one of the many ways in which our President captures global attention and news headlines worldwide. Since the commencement of his second term, President Donald Trump has articulated a series of controversial positions and proposals concerning various countries, territories, and regions.

China

President Trump has maintained a firm stance against China, criticizing its trade practices and expressing concerns over its geopolitical ambitions. He has advocated for increased tariffs and has been vocal about China's human rights record, particularly regarding the situation in Hong Kong and Xinjiang.

Mexico

President Trump has also maintained a firm stance against Mexico and its lack of control of the border with the United States and the out of control situation with drug cartels. Trump has also joked about annexing Mexico as a territory or state because we are providing too much financial support to Mexico.  "We're subsidizing Mexico for almost $300 billion. We shouldn't be—why are we subsidizing these countries? If we're going to subsidize them, let them become a state." 

Canada

The President has imposed a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada, aiming to address what he perceives as an illegal migration and drug crisis at the Canada-U.S. border. In response, Canadian officials have threatened retaliatory tariffs and the cessation of energy exports to the northern United States. Trump has jestingly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "Governor of the Great State of Canada," suggesting annexation.

Greenland and Denmark

Reviving interest from his first term, Trump has proposed purchasing Greenland from Denmark, citing national security reasons. He described acquiring Greenland as an "absolute necessity." This proposal has been met with firm rejections from Danish officials, emphasizing that "Greenland is not for sale." 

Panama

Trump has demanded that Panama cede control of the Panama Canal back to the United States, citing "excessive rates" charged for American passage and Chinese control of the canal. This marks the first time such a demand has been made since the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989. 

Iran

The President has sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressing a desire to negotiate Iran's nuclear ambitions while threatening military action should Iran continue advancing a nuclear weapon. 

Russia 

In response to Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine, Trump has threatened significant sanctions against Russia, including large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs, if Russia does not agree to a cease-fire and establish a final peace settlement. 

Ukraine

Trump wanted to negotiate a deal for mineral rights in exchange to military aid to Ukraine. The deal is on hold after a now infamous televised meeting with Ukrainian president Zelenski at the Oval Office. 

European Union

Trump's administration has expressed skepticism towards the European Union, criticizing its trade policies and questioning its cohesion. He has suggested bilateral agreements with individual EU countries, bypassing the union's collective bargaining power.

NATO

President Trump has cast doubt on NATO's collective defense principle, suggesting he might reconsider the U.S. commitment to the alliance if other members do not increase their defense spending. He emphasized that the U.S. should not defend NATO countries that fail to meet the defense spending threshold of 2% of their GDP. 

Puerto Rico

The President has proposed measures to reduce federal aid to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, citing concerns over mismanagement of funds. Trump is now floating the idea of making Puerto Rico an independent country to save $617 billion from the federal budget. 

Colombia

Trump has expressed concerns over Colombia's role in the drug trade, suggesting that more stringent measures are necessary to curb the flow of narcotics into the United States. He has hinted at reducing aid if significant progress is not observed.

Israel and Gaza

The President has proposed resettling Palestinians in the Gaza Strip elsewhere, such as neighboring Egypt and Jordan, with the United States taking over and rebuilding the area. He envisions transforming Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East," attracting global residents akin of Dubai. 

Middle East

Trump's Middle East policy has focused on countering Iran's influence, strengthening alliances with Gulf states, and pursuing economic agreements to promote stability. He has also emphasized the importance of Israel's security in the region.

South Africa

The President has raised concerns about land reform policies in South Africa, suggesting they could lead to economic instability and social unrest. His comments have been met with both support and criticism domestically and internationally.

Saudi Arabia

Trump has maintained a strategic alliance with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing arms deals and economic partnerships. He has downplayed concerns over human rights issues, citing the importance of the bilateral relationship for regional stability.

Jordan

The administration has praised Jordan's role in Middle Eastern diplomacy and counterterrorism efforts. Trump has pledged continued support for Jordanian initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.

Venezuela

The President has suggested that the United States should have taken over Venezuela to access its oil resources, stating, "We would have taken it over, we would have gotten all that oil." 

Gulf of America

Trump has proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." He first introduced the idea during a news conference and reiterated it in his inaugural address. Upon taking office, he signed an executive order renaming the portion of the gulf from the U.S. shoreline to the "seaward boundary with Mexico and Cuba." 

Is Trump the Best President in American History?

We don't know. What we know is that Trump is for sure and without a doubt the most entertaining president in our history. Above all, Papa Trump is our Entertainer in Chief. For some, Trump is the worst president in history and for others he is the best or the second best after Lincoln. These camps will most likely continue disagreeing for a long time. In the meantime, there should not be any doubt that Trump is so far the most entertaining president in our history. 

Trump is the King of Political Entertainment

No president in our history gets anywhere close to Trump in terms of the command and control of media attention and the delivery of political entertainment. Perhaps Joe Biden was the most boring president in our history. Trump is the opposite. Above all, we are a nation of entertainment. Entertainment is our #1 export. We all want an Entertainer in Chief. 

In conclusion, whether Trump is the best or the worst president in our history is debatable. However, it should be undisputed that Trump is the most entertaining president in our history. The sample list of controversial positions on international issues is just a brief illustration of Trump's almost unlimited repertoire of political entertainment that captures media attention worldwide. No one knows whether Trump is making America great again or ruining it forever. Almost everyone agrees that in comparison to Joe Biden, Trump is making politics entertaining again. Trump is the king of political entertainment. Long live the King!

Now you know it.

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