Staff Reports
President-elect Donald Trump is already shaking things up around the globe, even with the current occupant of the White House still fumbling the football. While Biden online stores for more ice cream after a lengthy hiatus from global matters, Trump is making headlines in Paris and beyond, reasserting American leadership just weeks before he takes over the reins again.
During a recent trip to France, Trump attended the grand reopening of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral — a sight that might as well carry a sign reading “Make History Great Again.” Here, he rubbed elbows with heavyweights like French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The world is beginning to notice that Trump’s swagger is back, while Biden seems to be providing a masterclass in political shyness.
In his meeting with Zelensky, Trump is playing the role of peacemaker and calling for an end to the ongoing war with Russia. A stark contrast to the Biden administration’s open checkbook policy toward Ukraine, Trump’s approach signals a potential shift towards prioritizing American interests over unchecked spending. Zelensky gushed about their discussion, which tackled peace and stability, but it’s fair to wonder if that level of enthusiasm would be echoed under Biden.
Meanwhile, the only buzz around the current president involved his attendance at the same Notre Dame ceremony, where he briefly exchanged niceties with Trump. The Biden administration’s lack of bold action on these international fronts is more apparent than ever, seeing as they appear to have ceded the platform to Trump. Democrats are left scratching their heads and toying with the idea that they might need to change the management of their party between now and 2024.
This stroll down memory lane for Trump isn’t purely ceremonial—he’s also using this time to negotiate with Canada and Mexico over border security issues and trade tariffs. It appears that while Biden is working hard to avoid the stage, Trump has stepped right into it, basking in the spotlight of foreign diplomacy. Not only does he thoroughly eclipse Biden’s floundering attempts at global engagement, but he is also leaving poll numbers in his wake that suggest the public is on board with the transition.
Scott Jennings says Trump trip to Notre Dame shows U.S. has a 'strong president.'
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 9, 2024
Polls from CBS News-YouGov show that nearly 60% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the transition. Not too shabby for someone who was supposed to be washed up after the 2020 election. With so many people backing him, one can’t help but think that for Democrats, the term “lame duck” is no longer catchy but instead resounding like a klaxon. They’ve let a former president outshine the current one, raising questions about the future of Democratic leadership. Biden’s globe-trotting attempts—two trips to South America and Africa—seem a little desperate in comparison, revealing that the Democrats have a raging case of political envy.
As the inauguration countdown begins, all eyes are on January 20, 2024. Whether Biden plays a big, flashy role or gets relegated to the background of history as Trump reclaims the spotlight remains to be seen. One thing is clear: the shift in global dynamics is already being felt, much to the unrest of those still clinging to the past instead of boldly looking towards a future shaped by a Trump presidency.
