Six Months Into His Presidency, Trump Has Created a Global Humanitarian Catastrophe

Six Months Into His Presidency, Trump Has Created a Global Humanitarian Catastrophe

The question now facing other world leaders is stark: will they continue to capitulate to Trump’s unilateralism, or will they stand up and defend multilateralism and international solidarity?

Peter Osnos; With Respect 07/20/25

John’s guest this week is Peter Osnos, journalist, publisher, editor of several books written by US Presidents. They talk over the results of the 2024 election and the first 6 months of the Trump presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump’s first six months: A threat to our planet and its peoples

The election of Trump represents the coming to power of a neofascist leadership in the main imperialist country of the world, who is actively fueling the genocide of the Palestinian people. This represents a further shift to the right in the international balance of forces, and strengthens the Orbans, Modis, Melonis, Bolsanaros and others. Since assuming office on January 19, 2025, after winning a close election with a plurality of the popular v…