National Politics

Trump, the ‘America First’ candidate, has a new preoccupation: Imperialism

Talk of undermining sovereign borders and using military force against allies marks a departure from decades-old norms

President-elect Donald Trump walks with Melania Trump at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington, followed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: January 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM PST

Since winning a second term, the president-elect has been embracing a new imperialist agenda

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Originally Published: January 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM PST

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