Trump's Twitter Tirades

"Trump’s Twitter tirades aren’t boding well for international relations in 2018"

In a recent article posted by Think Progress on January 3rd, 2018, by E.A. Cruden, talks about the downside of Trump's online Twitter access. In the beginning of it all Trump initially singles out Iran for the protests that they have going on. Trump states, "The people of Iran are finally acting against the brutal and corrupt Iranian regime. All of the money that President Obama so foolishly gave them went into terrorism and into their “pockets.” The people have little food, big inflation and no human rights. The U.S. is watching!" This isn't the only negative feedback Trump has given recently to Iran, he also repeatedly criticizes their government and their nuclear deal that was first made up under the Obama administration. Experts are concerned that the more Trump continues to abuse his power and the relationship they have with Iran it could really backfire and cause for claims to go around stating that the US is behind the Iranian protests.

While Trump has been creating tensions between the US and Iran, it is not the only country he has been causing controversy with. One other big conflict Trump has been causing relates to North Korea. Trump basically mocks the North Korean authoritarian leader, Kim Jong-un, by asserting, "North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the “Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.” Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!” Threatening another countries nuclear efforts does not cause for a pleasant time. The country of North and South Korea have even moved towards each other to reopen a border hotline to help the country's relations become closer together and further away from US influence and Trump's tweets. 

Trump's madness doesn't even end there. He continued to call out Pakistan too for lamenting the US aid given to the nuclear armed country. He says it was foolish to give them 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years because they have been nothing but liars and think of our leaders as fools. Of course, Pakistan didn't respond happily to the President's tweet. The reason this was a foolish move to make is due to the fact that Pakistan is an important ally, sharing borders with Iran, India, and Afghanistan, where the US is preparing to send soldiers. 

In conclusion, I believe the actions that President Trump are not in the best interest not only for our country, but other countries all over the world. He is severing ties that could be of use to us and acting like we are the only powerful country in the world. I believe we can learn from the lands around us and not just assume them to be less superior. 

Link to article: https://thinkprogress.org/2018-us-world-relations-2ab27815bef8/