Sunday, March 08
Donald Trump claimed he single-handedly saved NATO, asserting the alliance would be defunct without him. Meanwhile, European leaders vowed an "unflinching" response to Trump's threats of tariffs over his bid to acquire Greenland, warning of a "downward spiral" in EU-US ties.
Iran grapples with its worst crisis in decades amidst widespread protests, a brutal crackdown, and an ongoing internet shutdown. State TV broadcasts were disrupted, showing support for an exiled prince. Thousands are reported dead, with fears of executions rising. International pressure mounts as Iran faces a Davos snub, while US aircraft carrier movements near the Middle East heighten regional tensions.
That reaction itself is revealing. Trump does not see the presidency as a role shaped by inheritance, restraint, or continuity. He sees it as a personal contest, one in which dominance, visibility, and disruption are the metrics of success. To compare him with earlier presidents is therefore not just an academic exercise. It is a way of understanding how radically his leadership style departs from the American tradition.
