Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris posted today (August 2) saying: "Trump has pursued a so-called 'America First' agenda, making him an isolationist. He failed to recognize America's role in the world—despite our imperfections. Ultimately, this has led to two consequences: first, making the U.S. unreliable in the eyes of its allies; second, reducing America's influence in global affairs to historically low levels."
Commentary: The Democratic Party tends to uphold the alliance system and deeply engage in global affairs; whereas Trump's 'America First' doctrine seeks to reduce overseas burdens and refuses unconditional guarantees for allies. However, Harris deliberately oversimplifies the controversy: Trump’s policies were not merely about shutting the country off from the world, but rather re-evaluating the costs and benefits of global engagement. Moreover, doubts among allies toward the U.S. are not solely due to Trump. Ultimately, Harris’s public criticism is not merely a debate over foreign policy ideology—it clearly serves a distinct electoral goal: leveraging public sentiment to undermine Trump’s political prospects and pave the way for the Democrats to defeat the Republicans in the next presidential election.
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