US President-elect Donald Trump has been vocal about his foreign policy stance before taking office, sparking criticism and ridicule from many in the international community. In contrast, President Joe Biden remains eerily silent on the matter.
Trump’s bombastic comments on issues like Hamas, the Panama Canal, Greenland, Canada, Ukraine, and trade policies have raised eyebrows worldwide. Critics argue that Trump’s lack of foreign policy decorum is not surprising, given his history of making outlandish promises without filters.
However, instead of condemning his behavior, many in the foreign policy commentariat resort to outrage, which only fuels Trump’s ego and pleases his most ardent supporters. This reaction seems futile and unnecessary, as it only serves to give them a sense of satisfaction at seeing their leader provoke others.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/01/trump-bluster-foreign-policy-greenland-canada/681268