Why is Trump upending 80 years of US foreign policy?

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete January 25, 2026 at 05:01 PM

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According to former Trump administration official Christian Whiton, Donald Trump is intentionally disrupting 80 years of consistent US foreign policy. Whiton argues that Trump believes the "rules-based international order" is a myth and is willing to disregard it. He aims to challenge what he sees as a globalist establishment in Washington, encompassing both Republicans and Democrats. Whiton suggests the US would prefer to see more populist, anti-immigration governments in Europe. He also believes Western societies should reject the notion of inherent racism and imperialist history. The interview with Whiton was published on January 25, 2026.

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Republican Party 30% Democratic Party 30% Europe 40% Washington 40% Steve Clemons 50% United States ×270% Christian Whiton ×380% Donald Trump ×290%

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us foreign policy 100% donald trump 90% rules-based international order 80% globalists 70% populist 60% anti-immigration 60% establishment unity party 50% christian whiton 40%