Trump's Imperial Ambition: Threatening Global Order and US Institutions

• US President Donald Trump's interview with The New York Times revealed his belief that only his mind and morality can restrain him, showing disregard for international law.
• Despite constitutional checks and balances, the US President wields immense power, amplified by America's superpower status, military prowess, and economic influence.
• Trump's second term saw weaponization of trade and military flexing in Latin America, West Asia, and Africa, aiming for unchallenged global dominance.
• The global order faces challenges as Trump undermines international trade laws and UN legitimacy, with no significant resistance from other nations.
• Domestic US institutions, including Congress, the judiciary, and popular movements, have largely failed to curb Trump's presidential power.

Why It Matters: Trump's unchecked ambition and disregard for norms threaten the rule-based global order and US democratic institutions.