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For example, the ramifications of a Trump loss in the 2020 election led to increased geopolitical turmoil with Russian aggression in Eastern Europe and upheavals in the Middle East. This stark difference illustrates that Europeans, due to their reduced geopolitical responsibilities, sometimes fail to grasp the weight of American leadership and why it’s vital for a strong America to maintain global stability.
The Allure of Moral Purism
Another factor influencing European perceptions of Trump is moral purism—an inclination that thrives in the absence of genuine geopolitical accountability. European nations often engage in a kind of ethical posture, judging the actions of global actors from their secure vantage point without feeling the burdens of decision-making under considerable stress.