Key Relationships: Trump called for "improved relations with Russia from a position of strength." He wanted "an easing of tensions" and boasted he could make a deal with Russia. Trump ignores the fact that, in 2014, the US, and our allies, imposed in sanctions on Russia after they invaded Ukraine. The sanctions are working; the Russian economy is staggering. As a result, Russia is cutting its defense budget.
Trump also called for "fixing our relations with China." He noted that the US has "a massive trade deficit with China." Trump failed to acknowledge that the trade deficit has diminished under President Obama.
Trump claimed, "President Obama has not been a friend to Israel." However, in November Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Obama and said he welcomed the, "opportunity to strengthen our friendship, which is strong, and strengthen our alliance, which is strong."
Donald Trump's April 27th foreign policy speech received mixed reviews. Many observers noted the bizarre mixture of jingoism and isolationism. Others commented on Trump's misstatements and distortions. What's most disturbing is that Trump acts as if he does not understand the role the US plays as leader of the free world and, therefore, understates our strengths.
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