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The close alliance between the US and Europe has been built up by US administrations from the time of President Truman. These have provided a powerful bulwark against the threats of Russia and other foreign powers, and have been a source of tremendous Geo political and economic stability in the world for the last half century.
Now, however, after a trip that President Trump has called successful, our allies are feeling like that alliance is no longer reliable. He has questioned the usefulness of the alliance, publicly scolded European leaders, and has made clear that America's backing is no longer something to be relied on. He is questioning established science on climate change and threatening environmental stability by questioning the Paris accord. More broadly, he has made clear that America no longer shares the ideals of the European enlightenment.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/28/politics/angela-merkel-donald-trump-g7/index.html
Is this really making America great again?
Now, however, after a trip that President Trump has called successful, our allies are feeling like that alliance is no longer reliable. He has questioned the usefulness of the alliance, publicly scolded European leaders, and has made clear that America's backing is no longer something to be relied on. He is questioning established science on climate change and threatening environmental stability by questioning the Paris accord. More broadly, he has made clear that America no longer shares the ideals of the European enlightenment.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/28/politics/angela-merkel-donald-trump-g7/index.html
Is this really making America great again?