I’ve been observing how our current administration defines success and influence. It’s pretty clear that the benchmark is wealth. If you’ve made a lot of money, you’re considered smart. If you’re rich, you’re worth keeping close. Relationships aren’t built on trust, diplomacy, or long-term strategy—they’re transactional. Everything is a deal, a business move, a negotiation centered around money.
Take Elon Musk, for example. No disrespect—he’s undeniably successful. Whether he built everything himself or surrounded himself with the right minds, the fact remains: he’s made a lot of money. And in the eyes of this administration, that’s the ultimate credential. It’s not about vision, integrity, or global impact. It’s about financial power.
This mindset shapes how the U.S. engages with allies and adversaries alike. Diplomacy isn’t about fostering stability; it’s about cutting the best deal. Tariffs, abrupt policy changes, and erratic leadership may look like “thinking outside the box,” but they’re often just impulsive moves to feed the ego.
The problem? Other world leaders are watching. At some point, they’ll ask: Is this relationship worth it? Trust and predictability are key in global relations. When a leader constantly shifts positions, why would anyone put their faith in that? A nation’s strength isn’t just in its economy; it’s in its ability to maintain reliable alliances.
Maybe this approach resonates with a certain segment of the population. It’s simple, easy to digest—make money, win. But real leadership challenges people to think beyond their immediate interests. It expands perspectives. And right now, watching the president isn’t exactly an exercise in critical thinking.
This is just my two cents, looking from the outside in. I’m not a politician, just an observer. But if I were leading a country, I’d be asking myself—do I really want to put my trust in someone who sees everything as a transaction?
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