Donald Trump’s latest attacks on Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his halt to aid for Ukraine have highlighted the reality that offering him a royal visit or a stay at Balmoral can’t calm his political tantrums. It’s becoming clear that, rather than pacifying him, these gestures are unlikely to make a difference in tempering Trump’s chaotic influence.
The past couple of weeks should hopefully provide a wake-up call about the dangers of a Trump re-election, but also an opportunity to reflect on the role the US has played globally for decades. With figures like Trump, JD Vance, and Elon Musk representing the worst of US foreign policy, it’s time to reconsider the “special relationship” that the UK often references when dealing with the US, reported the Guardian.
