How Trump Handed Xi, Putin and Kim the World Stage.

A Parade in Beijing, a Meltdown in Washington.

Anthony Davis Sep 4 ∙

Donald Trump has once again thrust himself into the center of international tensions, this time by lashing out at Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. On his Truth Social platform, Trump accused the three of “conspiring against the United States.” His statement coincided with one of China’s most elaborate military parades in Beijing, attended by more than two dozen world leaders.

Trump’s outburst underscored a growing perception that the United States, once the anchor of global stability, is increasingly sidelined under his leadership. By framing the parade as a direct affront to American power, he revealed more about Washington’s waning influence than about any genuine conspiracy...

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