TRUMP TRAILING AND TRUMPET FAILING

 

1.   TRUMP'S TRIUMPHANT TIME

Miraculous escape from assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania had elevated Trump to an iconic image of Super Man and Captain America.

These were truly earned by Trump and the details are hereunder:

Trump, in spite of his right ear and his  face with blood flowing, brandished his right fist in the air and shouted loudly with confidence and courage "Fight ! Fight! Fight !" repeatedly against the backdrop of an American flag and his supporters still in stock had shouted back "USA, USA, USA".

This historic moment had stirred American Voters with pride and happiness realizing that 'We have a Courageous, Valiant and Fighting Soldier who is for America First and to Make America Great Again.‘

What slogan of 'America First' and  Republicans' Red Caps with inscription of "Make America Great Again" and several rallies could not achieve, Blood strained Trump's raised fist and his war like call of "Fight" thrice to himself and his supporters had achieved in just a few seconds!

Trump's spontaneous and instant  fearless demeanor in such a terrific and tragic incident had earned all  acclaims from friends and foes alike in America and abroad.

Even Trump's stigma of most undemocratic violent attack of  US Capitol Building Washington on January 6, 2021 by Trump supporters gathered for a "Save America" rally duly  instigated by Trump himself urging them 'to fight like a hell' to prevent a joint session of Congress convened to formally count the Electoral College votes and certify Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election - an unpardonable and punishable offence -  was washed out by his triumphant, defiant, heroic and courageous action in braving a gun shot with his fist sign like Churchill V sign thereby ensuring his victory to make Trump POTUS.

2. Trump's Trumpet Failings -  Trump Campaign For Nobel Peace Prize:

 It is strange for the US President in office to request others especially the heads of other countries to nominate his name to the Norwegian nobel committee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

 On a careful analysis, the following accords, actions and understandings amongst the waring groups could be attributed to the efforts initiated by Trump. 

  The Abraham Accords between Israel and several Arab nations (UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco) in 2020.

    North Korea Summits: Trump's unprecedented meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un resulted in eased tensions on the Korean Peninsula. 

   Middle East Ceasefires: Several ease fires - Gaza. Iran and Israel.

   Other Regional Mediation: Peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia and also between  Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

But that did not mean that Trump was in order to approach various countries' heads to help him to get the nobel prize. Yet, Trump could succeed in getting support from Japan's Prime Minister (Sanae Takaichi), Cambodia's Prime Minister (Hun Manet), Israel's Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu), Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister (Ishaq Dar).  

While we could even condone Trump - POTUS for making America Small in approaching others for 'favours', Trumps' various comments, tweets, press briefings were immature, childish and unbecoming of a head of Great Nation - Super World Power.

Trump said: “They gave one to Obama for nothing. I should get one for Israel, for North Korea, for everything I’ve done.” 

Trump complained that the Nobel Committee was “very unfair” and “politically biased” for not honoring him. 

Trump had not stopped his supporters from chanting in rallies 'Nobel, Nobel'.  

The optics of US President seeking validation from an external committee gave the impression of ego over statesmanship. This was an erosion of American self-confidence. 

Trump’s behavior in doing so, made “America” appear less majestic, less assured, and less admired on the world stage. 

Trump publicly expressed frustration that he “won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize” despite what he perceives as his  mediation accomplishments — he explicitly mentioned the India-Pakistan situation among others. It is all the more tragic that Trump’s special envoy, Richard Grenell​ tweeted:  “The Nobel Prize died years ago.​” 

Modi's refusal to nominate his name to Nobel Peace Prize had angered Trump to such an extent that he started Trade Wars against India and imposed 50% tariffs - though he cited that India was importing Russian Oil thereby funding Ukraine War.

3. Trump - Democratic Dictator:

Trump's doctorial, unilateral, egocentric decisions had ignited 'No Kings Movement' and Trump's popularity ratings had in downslide stage, but still, Trump was not ready to change his style of administrative decision making mechanisms.

Though Trump himself had publicly rejected the King label attributed to him by declaring: “No, we’re not a king. We’re not a king at all.”, No Kings movement did not lose its momentum.

Even some of his Republicans had not supportive of his various decisions and even had voted against Trump.

4. Egoistic Trump aspiring for Third Term:

“2028 / Trump” is his supporters' slogans and Trump was not against it.

Trump at times hinted publicly that he might seek a third term. He told news media “there are methods which you could do it… I’m not joking.”

But later Trump publicly acknowledged that the Constitution likely bars him from running again: “If you read it, it’s pretty clear — I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad.”

The Twenty second Amendment to the United States Constitution (ratified 1951) states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice…”

Since Trump has already won two presidential elections (one term 2017-21, and then elected again for 2025-29), he is ineligible to be elected to a third term. To make this happen, it requires a constitutional amendment (two-thirds of both Houses + ratification by three-quarters of the states) which are not an easy task. 

Knowing all these, Trump, still holding the post of the President, saying about third term for him, lowers the prestige of the post he hold. 

Trump remains underwater in national approval — more Americans disapprove than approve of his performance.  

Actually his ego is so powerful and growing with time and his ambition is only to make himself GREAT and NOT AMERICA. America First will be pushed to the background with Trump First to the foreground. Let there be awakening of American Public - both Republicans and Democrats.

5. Trump's Trade Tariff War Diplomacy Becoming Duplicity 

The so-called trade war under Donald Trump broadly refers to the aggressive use of tariffs (import taxes) by the United States against many trading partners, with the aim of protecting U.S. industries, reducing trade deficits, and leveraging geopolitical influence.  Tariffs - used in 3 primary ways: Protect, punitive, revenue

Trump had targeted almost all powerful countries including US traditional allies such as UK, Germany, France, Italy etc.

China, Russia, Canada, Mexico, India and many more nations had responded to Trump's Tariff Threats by announcing counter-tariffs soon after U.S. moves which was a major set backs for Trump who thought that those countries would come to US for reconsideration and reconciliation. But nothing happened and US World Leadership was eroded to a great extent which in turn had made 'America Small'.

Trump's Tariff hikes had resulted in  U.S. exporters facing counter-tariffs affecting US manufacturing firms with complex supply chains and higher prices affecting US consumers - not to speak of job losses and even industries shifting from America.  In short, Trump's tariff war had resulted in disruption of investment affecting growth.

This diplomatic and trade failures are purely due to Trump's Unusual Steps of mixing/linking  Trade with Foreign Policy.

Trump was seen saying 'if India agrees (even gradually) to reduce Russian oil imports and increase U.S. energy imports/differences, the U.S. may reduce the tariff penalty from ~50 % down to ~15 %' did show Trump US in poor light exposing its fragile diplomacy and foreign policy.

Trump’s transactional style and preference for bilateral “what’s in it for me” deals has unsettled allies - thereby allies becoming adversaries.

6. Trump's Downfall in Diplomacy

Prior to Trump era, world leaders were eagerly waiting for White House calls to meet POTUS, but now reverse was the position - Trump visiting foreign countries - invited and uninvited. This had undermined the White House's World's Summit Stage Status. This is mainly due to “Presidential Pilgrimage Politics” of Trump.

Trump’s diplomacy is often personal, impulsive, and performance-based — more about symbolism and visibility than structured negotiation.

This dynamic has led observers to describe current U.S. diplomacy as “transactional chaos” — where America’s presence no longer guarantees strategic respect, only temporary spectacle.

In diplomacy, who travels to whom carries symbolic weight. When a superpower’s leader seems to seek legitimacy abroad rather than command it from home, it implies insecurity.

The U.S. is no longer the table others wait to join; it is the guest trying to secure a seat. 

7. Trump's Inconsistencies are proverbial 

Let us take Pakistan Vs Trump. 

US Twin Tower Blasts and Sheltering Bin Laden - Terrorist behind the blasts by Pakistan in its soil deliberately had made US policy makers to declare Pakistan as a 'Terror Nursery‘. 

Initially, Trump took a tough line on Pakistan by suspending US military aid and even tweeted that Pakistan had  given “nothing but lies and deceit” despite receiving U.S. aid. But his aspiration for Nobel Peace Prize had changed his mindset. Trump was all smiles when the current Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif was seen proposing Trump's name for Nobel Peace Prize much to the disapproval of “beautiful” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni who was present in the press meet.

A Terrorist State proposing Trump POTUS for a Nobel Peace Prize was a Himalayan hierocracy. In essence, Trump appeared to reward a country long accused of harboring terrorists simply because its leader flattered his ego by proposing his name for a Nobel Prize.

Further Trump's open public comment about Giorgia Meloni as 'beautiful', reflects his lack of respect for protocol. It is being rated as 'Diplomatic Smallness.

Trump's various comments and tweets  erode his credibility on the world stage, reinforcing the image of an impulsive and self-centered leader.

Trump's Tweets:

v       Prime Minister Modi is the nicest looking guy. He looks like he is your Father...like he's a killer.

v       I have great respect and love for PM Modi. We have a great relationship.

v       He's tough as hell. Is this the same man I know ? Never bow downs to threats.

v       I will always be friends with Modi, he is a great Prime Minister.

v       India and the United States have a special relationship. There is nothing to worry about.

v       Every single year there is a new leader in India, but my friend Modi has been there now for a long time. Narendra Modi is a great man.

v       He is a much tougher negotiator than me.. much better negotiator than me.. there is no contest.

Modi's Response Tweets:

v       Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties.

v       Trump has courage, he makes his own decisions. We have STRONG bond between us. His life is for his nation. He believes in America 1st just like I stand for India 1st.

Conclusion: There are three more years left for Trump Era to end. Previously US will be nicknamed as Big Brother due to its Powerful Position in the World Forum, but, now US is slipping from that lofty position and moving towards Small Brother status.

Let us hope that Good sense will prevail to Trump with subdued Ego - giving room for consultation and consensus. 'America First - Make America Great Again' - be not tagged to Republican Party - but tagged to American Public.

Jai Ho America !