From Monroe to 'Donroe': Trump Revives 200-Year-Old Doctrine, Signals Warning to China

• President Trump has revived the 200-year-old Monroe Doctrine, rebranding it as the "Donroe Doctrine," to assert US dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
• The original Monroe Doctrine (1823) warned European powers against interference in the Western Hemisphere, aiming to secure Latin American independence.
• The "Donroe Doctrine" implies an aggressive use of military, political, and economic tools to ensure US primacy, particularly against rivals like China.
• A key moment was the controversial US military operation in Venezuela in January 2026, where US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro.
• Trump's reinterpretation directly targets China's growing influence, investments, and strategic ties in Latin America, viewing them as threats to US security.

Why It Matters: Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" reasserts US dominance in the Western Hemisphere, directly challenging China's growing influence.