On with Kara Swisher How Much Damage Did Trump Do to America’s Standing In the World?
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Feb 27, 2023 
Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, dives deep into America's shifting global standing post-Trump. He discusses the ramifications of the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing how U.S. credibility is waning and needs reassessment. The conversation touches on America's declining soft power and the challenges of managing relations with China. Haass also highlights the importance of civic responsibility amid rising political violence, urging the need for informed citizenship in today's turbulent political climate.
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TikTok Concerns
- The US government should address concerns about TikTok.
- The platform poses a greater threat through propaganda than data access.
International Concerns: Iran and Pakistan
- Haass believes Iran is the biggest international issue of 2023 due to its nuclear program and internal protests.
- He also expresses concern about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal and instability.
Declining US Influence
- The US has alienated countries by framing global conflicts as a battle between democracies and authoritarians.
- The lack of vaccine availability during COVID also hurt US standing.
