President Trump’s bold America First policies are shaking up global alliances and sparking strong reactions worldwide. Rob Schmitt Tonight highlights how these changes expose long-standing issues in international relations while putting American interests front and center.
backfired as Trump imposed reciprocal trade measures. Canadian leaders cried foul over new tariffs, but Schmitt argues they’re just facing the consequences of decades of unfair trade practices. The U.S. finally demands equal treatment, refusing to let allies take advantage of American generosity anymore.
as Trump halts military aid, pushing Zelensky to negotiate peace with Russia. EU leaders scrambled to fill the gap with a 150 billion euro defense plan, but Schmitt notes their empty promises can’t replace American might. Germany barely meets NATO’s 2% spending target after years of freeloading – too little, too late.
under Trump’s leadership. The White House warns it won’t defend countries skimping on defense, with only five nations hitting the 3% GDP spending mark. Poland leads by example at 4.12%, while freeloaders like France face tough choices. Schmitt applauds Trump for forcing Europe to finally invest in its own security instead of draining U.S. resources.
includes a two-tier system rewarding big spenders. Countries meeting targets get priority partnerships, while deadbeats risk losing protection. This common-sense approach exposes how past administrations let allies exploit U.S. taxpayers. The Biden team’s “sacred commitment” rhetoric enabled this mess, but Trump’s fixing it.
to arm Ukraine reveals their dependence on America. Ursula von der Leyen relaxed budget rules to fund defenses, but Schmitt points out most EU nations already drown in debt. Without U.S. support, their paper-tiger militaries can’t counter Russia – proving Trump right about NATO’s weaknesses.
uncovers outrageous waste in foreign aid, like $8 million for “transgender mice” projects. Schmitt highlights how Trump’s draining the swamp exposes leftist bureaucrats diverting tax dollars to woke globalist agendas instead of real security needs. Americans finally see where their money went – and demand it stop.
by pushing peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Twenty nations consider sending troops, but Schmitt questions their resolve. With the U.S. stepping back, this half-hearted coalition will crumble against Russian resolve. Trump’s pressure forces Europe to confront its weaknesses head-on.
The new American leadership leaves globalists reeling as Trump reshapes alliances through strength and accountability. Schmitt’s analysis shows a world where fairness replaces handouts – and America’s no longer played for a sucker.
