The whole world is trying to find the answer to the question that what does the US President Donald Trump want? The American people themselves are constantly thinking about what will be President’s Trump’s next decision? What will be the impact of his decision? Will the Trump administration’s ‘One Big Beautiful Law’ be beneficial or harmful? Will President Trump’s Tariff diplomacy strengthen or weaken America? America is going through a phase in which the graph of its image as a global leader is continuously going out. In resolving the world’s crises, America’s role is turning out to be that of a villain, not a hero. The United States is being discussed especially because, on July 4, every American proudly celebrates their democracy.
America celebrates its Independence Day on this date. It has been 249 years since America got freedom from British colonialism. America showed the path of modern democracy to many countries of the world but, at present, questions are being raised on its functioning as a democracy.
Thomas L. Friedman, a columnist of The New York Times, argues that President Trump is running America like his own private company. He states that the situation has worsened due to his arbitrariness. In such a situation, while celebrating Independence Day, one question must be bothering Americans the most – Is their democracy safe or not?
The question is arising whether the foundation of the world’s modern democracy is so weak that the politics, ambition and diplomacy of a short-tempered leader like Trump is capable of shaking it? Today, let us understand how the foundation of modern democracy was laid in America? Why did most countries of the world see their brighter future in moving forward on the path of American democracy against monarchy and dictatorship? How did the United States rise to become the world leader following the two World Wars? Why are the current rulers of America bent on turning their country from a global leader to a ‘dealer’? In this article, we will seek answers to these questions through the lens of the past, present and future.
America…Leader Or Dealer?
Donald Trump is certain to remain the US President until January 20, 2029. President Trump is running America in his own way. His ‘One Big Beautiful’ has been passed in both houses of the US Parliament and President Trump himself has also signed this bill making into law. To get this bill passed, Trump sacrificed his friendship with business tycoon Elon Musk. The relationship between the two has deteriorated to such an extent that now there is speculation whether Elon Musk will be expelled from the country?
The world has seen both friendship and rift between Trump and Musk. Trump makes and breaks relationships on his own terms. Musk also has a similar temperament. President Trump is trying to see and define relationships in the world through his telescope.
The world saw how recently America bombed to destroy Iran’s nuclear bases. It is also not hidden from anyone that America is backing Israel. At the same time, America is also helping Ukraine in the war against Russia. On one hand, America is fuelling the war from behind and on the other hand, arms deals are also being sealed. In such a situation, first of all, let us understand how the world is looking at American democracy during Trump’s rule.
With President Trump’s signature, the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ became a law in America. This has given legal strength to many important policies of the Trump administration. These include provisions like sending back a large number of immigrants, more spending on the military and border security, extending the tax exemption of the first term, no tax on tips and overtime.
Impact Of President Trump’s decision
Trump is calling the One Big Beautiful law, the beginning of a new golden age for America, but it is believed that due to the provisions of this law, 12 million people in America may be deprived of insurance in the next few years. The situation for the poorest 30% of people is expected to get worse.
The problems of migrant citizens are also bound to increase. President Trump’s One Big Beautiful bill has already been described as a crazy and destructive step by his close aide Elon Musk. Now Trump and Musk have parted ways.
Another big truth is that the way Trump is running America, every other American living there is afraid of losing their job or layoffs. According to a report, 7 lakh people lost their jobs between January and May this year, 46% employees are tensed due to the fear of layoffs, employees are working more to save their jobs, the federal government has reduced 59,000 jobs since January.
According to an estimate, the path Trump is moving ahead on can increase America’s total debt from 37 trillion dollars to 40 trillion dollars by the next decade. Not only this, the way President Trump increased tariffs on other countries in his second term…the side effects of that are also being faced by the common American people.
Ruckus On Tax Too
In his second innings, Donald Trump has created a stir in the whole world through his tariff diplomacy. His argument is that the country which levies a certain amount of tax will be charged the same import duty in return. According to an estimate, goods worth 4 billion dollars are imported into the US every year. Of which 15.6% is imported from Mexico and 12.6% from Canada. 13.5% goods are imported into the US from China. Mexico, Canada and China together import about 42% goods into the US. 16% imports into the US also come from the European Union.
President Trump is moving ahead of the deadline by announcing heavy tariffs early and is negotiating with most major countries over the tariff rates.
Continuous talks are also going on between India and the US regarding the trade deal. This is Trump’s bargaining style – in which on one side his representatives sit at the negotiating table. On the other hand, US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham talks about imposing 500% tariff on countries buying Russian oil.
Trump Engaged In Making The Border Walls Higher
President Trump has been actively working to strengthen border security in the U.S. While efforts focus on reducing the entry of outsiders, illegal immigrants living in the country are being apprehended and deported, often treated as serious threats.
Today, American democracy is not as liberal and inclusive as before. The kind of diplomacy that President Donald Trump is doing – its trailer was seen during the tension between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, it was also seen during the tension between Iran and Israel, American fighter planes bombed Iran’s nuclear bases, it was also seen during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, America’s role in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is also not hidden from anyone.
Today’s America is looking for opportunities in every disaster in the world. President Trump is seen trying to present himself as a police inspector in most of the world’s conflicts. Today’s America is defining diplomatic relations in a new way. Scripts are being prepared for everything from trade to arms deals.
For What Reasons Is President Trump In The News?
Ever since Donald Trump became President for the second term, he is in the news for three reasons. One, tariff and deals, second, U-turns from his decisions and third, tension between other countries and the claim of ceasefire in case of war. Talks are also going on between India and America on a trade deal.
The way President Trump has used tariff as a weapon for bargaining. Diplomacy experts also call it tariff terrorism. Aemricans are also upset with Trump’s policies from inside. But, one big truth is that Donald Trump will remain on the chair of the President of America for the next three and a half years.
Although there is a provision of impeachment to remove the President in the American Constitution, but history is a witness that till now no American President has been removed through impeachment. In American democracy, power keeps rotating between two parties i.e. Republican and Democratic Party. It has been impossible for any third party other than these two parties to gain power in American democracy. In such a situation, the question arises whether a big businessman like Elon Musk will be able to create a third option other than Republicans or Democrats in America?
Donald Trump And Elon Musk
When America was celebrating its 249th Independence Day, on the same day, business tycoon Elon Musk left a question in front of the people on his X account – It’s time to launch the American Party! Meaning, Elon Musk fuelled the idea of forming a new party on the occasion of America’s Independence Day.
Actually, President Trump’s new law One Big Beautifull Bill is believed to be the reason behind Musk’s idea of forming a new party. Musk had already openly criticised this bill. This is what broke the friendship between the two. The matter worsened to such an extent that President Trump even threatened to end the subsidy given to Musk’s companies and investigate his immigration status. In such a situation, the question arises whether there is a possibility for a third political option other than Republicans and Democrats in America amid the fight between Trump and Musk?
There are two major political parties in America – Republican Party and Democratic Party. For nearly two hundred years, power has been changing hands between these two parties. The American Constitution also allows other parties. Apart from these two parties, there are also parties like Libertarian Party, Green Party, Constitution Party, Alliance.
But no other party has been able to replace the Republican and Democratic Party. To some extent, the political structure of America is also responsible for this. Third parties have to go through strict rules and procedures to get a place in the ballot. Voters prefer to choose one of the two major parties instead of wasting their vote. The dollar is freely used in American elections. In such a situation, it is easy for big parties to raise funds in elections but very difficult for new parties. It will not be difficult for Elon Musk to raise funds, but also it will not be easy to become an alternative to Republican and Democrat in the American political structure.
55 Parties In America Registered On The Ballot
As of January 2025, there are 55 such parties in America, which have registered their names on the ballot in several states simultaneously. In America, a party has to register its presence in at least 10 states to get its name registered on the ballot at the national level. E
Elon Musk is also a very passionate person, on the strength of his passion and ability, he took companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink to great heights. He is counted among the top businessmen in the world. But, the answer to how much success his efforts to create a third political option in America will bring is still in the womb of the future.
Diplomacy experts who keep a close eye on America argue that a new kind of nationalism has emerged in America under the leadership of leaders like Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, in which there is no thought of keeping America a global leader. The rulers there think that the focus should be only on America’s national interests and priorities.
Even if it harms other countries of the world or global alliances. Where has America, considered the champion of liberal democracy in the whole world, reached? In such a situation, it is also important to understand the flow of development and changes from the establishment of modern democracy in America.
The natives of America achieved independence after a long battle against British colonialism. At that time the slogan of the Americans was-No representation, no tax. On July 4, 1776, an independent nation was born and named the United States of America. After independence, the discussion began on what values and rules America would follow to move forward. That is why a constitution was prepared- in the preamble of which it is said that the constitution has been prepared by the people of the United States of America.
The changes that took place in America showed the whole world a new path of democracy, away from monarchy. America became the first country on the world map, whose constitution was written. It became the first country that became independent after defeating imperialism.
Constitution Of America
After independence from British colonialism, America faced the challenge of making a constitution. A constitution in which every citizen understood his participation. A shared system in which the rights of the states are protected and there is also a central authority that can protect America from external attacks.
In 1787, a conference of 55 representatives from 12 states was held in Philadelphia. It was chaired by George Washington and a written constitution emerged, whose preamble states that it has been prepared by the American people. When voting took place for the first election of the world’s first democracy, the right to vote was given only to white men who owned property.
The American constitution makers made their president powerful but also made arrangements to curb his autocracy. Separation of powers and checks and balances were tried in the constitution. Powers were divided between the President, Parliament and the Judiciary. The President cannot do anything without the approval of the Senate and the Judiciary can reject the law made by the Congress. In such a situation, all the three organs that play an important role in running America keep control over each other.
The path of governance chosen by America showed the world a new way of governance. The American Revolution shook the foundations of the then powerful England. A resolution to limit the rights of the king had to be passed in the House of Commons of England. England was forced to change its outlook and governance system.
With the slogan of liberty, equality and fraternity, people in France also raised their voices and ended the autocratic monarchy. When the roots of the feudal system started to be uprooted from other countries of Europe, the idea of popular sovereignty started taking shape. The path of democracy that started from America, passing through the French Revolution, came to the importance and dignity of the individual. In this, the rights of the individual became important. In the struggle for democracy in the nineteenth century, the talk of political equality, freedom and justice started being raised loudly.
With time, the idea of a socialist system also started taking shape. There was a revolution against the Tsarist regime in Russia and a communist government was established. The world got divided into two sections – democratic and socialist. The dignity of the individual, his rights and justice were at the centre of both systems.
The effect of the expansion and development of democracy that started from America and Europe, became clearly visible in the colonies of Asia and Africa by the 20th century. The demand for freedom and rights started gaining momentum in the colonies as well. On the other hand, the battle for supremacy between the superpowers turned into the First World War.
America always thought it was better for itself to take a different path. During the First World War, the economy of most countries of the world was war centric. While the European powers were putting all their strength into making weapons and collecting ammunition for the war, America focused on the production of food items instead of making weapons. It started collecting gold from other countries in exchange for grains. This strategy of America made it very strong economically.
The Statue of Liberty standing in New York was already inspiring colonies across the world to struggle for freedom and equality. Financially prosperous America had also started mediating in solving international issues.
America’s Role After The First World War
America played an important role in the formation of organisations like the League of Nations after the First World War and the United Nations after the Second World War, after which the path of freedom from colonial slavery was cleared for Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar. Amidst the competition between America and the USSR, the world also witnessed the Cold War in the name of democracy and communism. For its own benefit, America did not waste any time in establishing dictators in other parts of the world nor in destroying them.
The First World War brought the whole world to the brink of destruction, but America played an important role in supplying arms and ration to the countries involved in the war. America was the only country in the world that made a profit even in the World War. The shutters of factories in Europe fell and large factories started coming up on American land. America’s power increased tremendously. In such a situation, America probably understood the benefits of war for the first time.
Sensing the arrival of the Second World War, America also set up a huge arms market. America earned a lot of money by selling arms and in a way became the master of the world.
At that time, two ideologies were spreading rapidly in the world – the first was democratic capitalism, which was led by America. The second was communism, which was led by the Soviet Union. To increase their influence in the rapidly changing world order, America and Soviet Russia were playing tricks under the guise of ideology… which later turned into the Cold War.
Small countries were getting crushed in the battle for supremacy between America and USSR. Seeing the increasing demand for oil in the world, America made a plan to indirectly occupy the oil wells in the Arab world. In such a situation, it guaranteed the security of the Arab countries and prepared them to trade in oil in dollars. With this, America very quickly reached the highest rung of economic progress.
America made military agreements to increase its dominance and built military bases all over the world. Today, America has more than 800 military bases all over the world. Once America gave arms and dollars to Al Qaeda to stop the Russian army in Afghanistan. It raised the Taliban. When the same Al Qaeda attacked the World Center in America, it set up an arms market in the name of war against terrorism.
Weapons Manufacturing Companies In Profit
This is the same America which after fighting the war in Afghanistan for twenty years, quietly leaves it and the Taliban takes over again. This is the same America which attacked Iraq accusing it of developing weapons of mass destruction. Iraq’s military dictator Saddam Hussain was wiped out completely but weapons of mass destruction were not found in Iraq. During the Iraq war, a strange atmosphere of insecurity was created in the Arab world, in which countries chose sides according to their convenience and made arms deals. In this too, the arms manufacturing companies of America are having a field day.
There is an atmosphere of insecurity in European countries amid the war going on between Russia and Ukraine for the last three years and four months. Which has accelerated the race to accumulate ultra-modern weapons.
This is the America of President Trump’s era, which on one hand talks about democracy, fighting against terrorism. On the other hand, is seen standing with Pakistan, which nurtures terrorists, on international forums. It works to add fuel to the blazing fire of tension between the two countries from behind the scenes, and then also claims to bring about a ceasefire.
The recent clash between Israel and Iran has drawn the attention of the whole world towards AI based ultramodern weapons and air defense systems. American fighter jets have already targeted Iran’s nuclear bases. In such a situation, the market has opened doors for new types of weapons instead of traditional weapons, of which America is the biggest dealer.
What Did America Get After The Wars?
Be it the Vietnam War, the Iraq War or the war in Afghanistan. Now the question is arising that what did America get after these long wars? Similarly, what did America gain from helping Ukraine against Russia and Israel against Iran? Has the thinking of seeing its own benefit in tension and war between other countries become stronger in the Trump administration?
Till a few decades ago, America was seen playing a leading role in solving the major problems of the world. But now the rulers there are engaged in pushing forward the hyper nationalist agenda. Trump is engaged in pushing the Make America Great Again agenda to such an extent that foreign students are being sent back like dreaded criminals.
There is a constant effort to make the border wall even higher. The American rulers are trying new tricks for bargaining. But President Trump should not forget that if America became the world’s superpower, it was because of its democratic values, its inclusive society, its welcoming attitude towards the best talents, its role as a leader in solving the world’s problems, and not because of its dealer mentality.
