Well, here’s a twist you don’t come across every day. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy has, surprisingly, received some praise from none other than Hillary Clinton.
Now, former First Ladies and Democratic presidential candidates, usually not fans of Trump, have had their disagreements. Clinton, at one point, labeled him an illegitimate president, calling him everything from a threat to democracy to a puppet of Russia.
However, Clinton has recognized that Trump appears to be effectively strengthening ties with U.S. allies in Europe, while also encouraging them to contribute more to NATO’s defense. During a conversation with liberal commentator Jessica Tallah, she stated, “I have been encouraged by the events of the past few months. NATO’s commitment to increasing defense spending by individual member states is certainly something that previous administrations have sought, and I’m glad to see these commitments being followed through.”
She added, “There seems to be a better understanding between the president and the leaders of European nations, where they share a common foundation. The earlier tensions of the first Trump term have given way to a more cooperative approach, aimed at ensuring the safety and security of Europe, as well as Ukraine.”
Interestingly, some Democratic politicians who once accused Trump of being too close to Vladimir Putin are now acknowledging his diplomatic efforts to rally Western nations around peace initiatives involving Ukraine.
And it’s not limited to just Russia and Ukraine. Trump is portrayed as striving for peace in various global regions. Even moderate liberal commentator Bill Maher noted this, saying, “If there’s someone who can connect with others, that’s a good trait in Donald Trump. He genuinely seems to dislike war. Look at the past tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, or the issues between Rwanda and the Congo, which most people don’t even recognize.”
Maher continued, “All we’re saying is to give peace a chance! That’s my belief, and perhaps it’s one that Trump shares, reflecting America’s priority.” He emphasized that diplomacy should be the first option, arguing that forcing allies and adversaries alike through military might is not a sustainable approach.
Ultimately, this stance—whether portrayed as libertarianism, military non-interventionism, or foreign policy populism—seems to resonate with many. Even Hillary Clinton seems to concede that it’s functioning, albeit perhaps reluctantly.
