Trump swings hard at Oman and South Korea, but his foreign policy misses are piling up
As Donald Trump’s critics see it, he’s striking out badly on foreign policy. But the president is still taking mighty swings. His long-broken memorandum of understanding with Iran reached its 60-day expiration date on Monday. Instead of celebrating a nuclear deal that might have justified his war, Trump vented his frustration by finding some of … The post Trump swings hard at Oman and South…
As the 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran expired on Monday, Donald Trump's foreign policy continued to falter. Instead of praising the potential nuclear deal that could have justified his war, Trump vented frustration by punishing US allies and rekindling his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. He announced plans to reduce military drills with South Korea, a longtime ally, citing cost and the fact that Seoul did not participate in the Iran war.
Moreover, Trump threatened to bomb Oman for negotiating with Iran to ease shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which was also a condition of the MOU. Former US Navy Adm. James Stavridis expressed concern on CNN, questioning Trump's actions as they are contrary to the desired American foreign policy. Trump's erratic approach to foreign policy, characterized by unpredictability and threats, seems to be gaining traction, leaving the world to question the reliability of his foreign policy decisions.
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