President Donald Trump's Foreign Policy
President Donald Trump's first-term foreign policy was overwhelmingly pro-NATO and anti-Russian, evidenced by tangible actions to support NATO countries and provide lethal aid to Ukraine. Trump also took strong diplomatic stances against Russia, ordering the largest Russian diplomatic expulsion in U.S. history and sanctioning companies involved in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction. Critics of Trump's foreign policy often overlook these actions, which were not friendly to the Russian government.
Key Points
- Customized military modernization policies for NATO countries
- Provided lethal aid to Ukraine with Javelins
- Took strong diplomatic stances against Russia
Pros
- Pro-NATO and anti-Russian stance
- Tangible support for NATO countries
- Provided lethal aid to Ukraine