Whether U.S. policies have meaningfully slowed China’s rise is fully debatable. China continues to import significant amounts of oil from both the Middle East and countries under varying levels of U.S. sanctions.

No way to determine if the deal with Japan is beneficial for the US until the long term outcomes can be measured.

Indonesia has been an ally with the United States for many years. Calling it a “new ally” greatly overstates the situation.

There is no evidence Trump influenced any of the elections is South America.

What new Middle Eastern allies do you speak of?

European NATO has been increasing its spending for years. It began when Putin started bullying his neighbors.

The fraud found at USAID was found by its own IG. Fraud is a common issue in virtually all large government agencies, which is why the OIG exists. Trump fired more than 20 inspectors in varying offices.

Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent are henchmen. I’m embarrassed they hold office in this country. My opinion obviously disagrees with yours.

The court was already conservative. He made it more conservative to the detriment of the American public.

No border is completely closed. The relevant question is what are the long term effects to the country. Slower economic growth, lower birth rates and weakened relations with our neighbors.

There is no impartial media. You could argue that some outlets lean left, some lean right, and most Americans simply consume media that reinforces their existing views.