Trump’s Foreign Policy: A Tale of Autocrats and Allies

Donald Trump’s foreign policy strategy, characterized by a preference for autocratic leaders over traditional allies, continues to raise eyebrows. His administration and its allies have shown a willingness to overlook human rights violations and democratic backsliding in favor of forging alliances with strongmen like Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, Viktor Orbán of Hungary, and others. While Trump and his supporters argue that these leaders share common ground in their opposition to liberal values, critics warn that this approach undermines U.S. credibility on the world stage and legitimizes authoritarian regimes. This strategy has also been criticized for weakening the U.S.’s commitment to promoting democracy and human rights globally.