Overview
- Politico’s Alexander Burns argues that President Donald Trump has dismantled core 20th‑century institutions, alliances and political norms.
- The analysis says an opening strike in the new conflict with Iran reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, heightening global volatility.
- Cited examples include the end of Roe v. Wade under Trump‑appointed justices, a broken free‑trade consensus driven by tariffs, and a diminished role for NATO under an America First posture.
- Reporting also describes U.S. interventions in Latin America that have pushed Cuba’s regime toward collapse and a presidency that has erased post‑Watergate ethical constraints.
- Observers say the rupture may be enduring, with Canada’s Mark Carney declaring the old order will not return, even as Trump has limited time to solidify a replacement.