Half a year has passed since Donald Trump assumed the office of President of the United States. Few can deny that he has transformed not only the U.S. but practically the entire world.
Much of the American media refers to him as either “King Donald” or “Emperor Donald.” The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, ordered under his command, provoked outrage even among some of his MAGA movement supporters. During his campaign, he repeatedly vowed not to start new wars and to act as a peacemaker on the international stage.
After winning the presidential election and surviving two assassination attempts, Trump became convinced that he was chosen by God not only to “Make America Great Again” but to save the rest of the world.
According to a prominent Eastern European political analyst, Trump is an egocentric, authoritarian oligarch—a flamboyant showman who rapidly became a world-class populist politician and a powerful mobilizer of conservative masses at home, leaving his mark on global affairs. A scandalous, self-obsessed figure free of any inhibitions, he thrives on constant attention, an unmatched orator and master manipulator of public opinion.
Renowned Arab political analyst Hassan Sharabdel, editor-in-chief of *Asharq Al-Awsat*, offers a similar assessment: Trump is a complex man—ruthless, victory-driven, a dealmaker and destroyer. He recoils from failure, rages at setbacks, and never backs down. He plays both sides—one moment extending a hand, the next striking a blow. He views the world through his own lens, dismissing expert opinions. His talent for veering off course is matched only by his ability to frustrate both allies and enemies. Each new battle deepens his conviction that destiny has chosen him to save not just America but all of humanity.
Trump’s Achievements
It must be acknowledged that the U.S. president has effectively subjugated Western European leaders, who obediently surrendered to his demand to spend 5% of GDP on military needs. Most of them grovel before the White House, competing only in how best to flatter his ego (with NATO Secretary-General M. Rutte taking the crown by calling Trump “Daddy”). As one American newspaper noted, a new form of diplomacy has emerged—the art of currying favor with the U.S. president by lavishing praise on his real and imagined achievements.
Trump has proven to be a deeply contradictory figure, driven solely by the desire to assert himself as the most powerful player on the world stage.
One of the most astute leaders of our time, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, told Bloomberg on July 12 that Trump’s policies are turning the entire world against him, which “will harm America more than anyone else.” The global reaction has been telling. The New York Times reported on July 13 that Canada is uniting against the U.S., with 59% of Canadians calling America “the greatest threat to their country.” Japan, seeking to negotiate lower trade tariffs, is discovering that its security alliance with the U.S. holds little weight.
Across Africa, discontent is growing over the Trump administration’s visa restrictions for citizens of various nations. Newly elected African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamat Ali Youssef stated that Africa cannot accept arbitrary tariffs that violate WTO rules.
After Trump’s notorious attack on South African President Ramaphosa in the Oval Office—where he falsely accused him of “white genocide”—Ghana’s President John Mahama won widespread acclaim by declaring Trump’s behavior “an insult to all Africans.”
Recently, Trump meddled in Brazil’s internal politics, attempting to defend his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, only to receive a sharp and angry rebuke from Brazilian leader Lula da Silva.
Turkey’s Daily Sabah, commenting on Netanyahu’s proposal to award Trump the Nobel Peace Prize (July 14, 2025), dismissed it as absurd, suggesting it would amount to a “Nobel Peace Prize for genocide.”
In the U.S. itself, criticism of Trump grows daily—today’s America is deeply polarized.
Yet many seek to exploit Trump’s obsession with winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Notably, even after bombing Iranian nuclear sites, Washington continues trying to negotiate with Tehran. Trump has repeatedly claimed he will soon resolve the Gaza crisis.
His recent statement giving Russia “50 days” to agree to end hostilities in Ukraine—or face 100% tariffs on Russian energy imports, imposed unilaterally without Congress—has been interpreted by some as an attempt to portray himself as a “true peacemaker” before the world.
Mohamed Amer, Syrian commentator
