World gears up for potential Trump victory: Politico
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With more than six months before the next US president takes office, NATO and its allies are implementing a multifaceted strategy to ensure a continuation of the Ukraine war, and maintain a unified alliance.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump listening to questions during a presidential debate with President Joe Biden, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP)
The world is gearing up for Trump's potential electoral victory, reported Politico on Sunday.
NATO, for instance, has laid out a comprehensive plan to ensure sustained military support for Ukraine. The purpose of doing so is to avoid potential interference of a future Trump administration, as per the report.
In Ankara, Turkish officials are reviewing the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 policy roadmap to glean insights into Trump's prospective policies, especially regarding Syria.
In the US, including in States such as Atlanta to Austin and Lincoln, Nebraska, senior ministers from Germany and Canada have engaged with Republican governors, in the aim of bolstering ties with conservative factions.
In Washington, the anticipated return of Trump is the primary focus of monthly breakfast gatherings attended by ambassadors from European nations. During one such meeting, a senior diplomat from one country queried his peers about the prudence of their current course of action.
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"Can we really prepare for Trump?" they asked. "Or do we rather have to wait and see what the new reality would look like?"
Despite uncertainties, preparations are in full swing. With more than six months before the next US president takes office, NATO and its allies are implementing a multifaceted strategy.
This approach includes fostering personal connections with Trump and his advisors, adjusting policies to appease his political base, and instituting diplomatic safeguards to protect NATO's strategic interests.
Reflecting on these efforts, NATO leaders acknowledge the need for resilience in the face of potential disruptions. Their collective aim is to fortify their alliance against the backdrop of evolving US leadership dynamics.
NATO officials fear Biden might lose 2024 US Presidential race
Earlier today, Politico published a report detailing that concerns were mounting within the alliance due to a potential return of Trumo in office.
Politico spoke with 20 people connected to NATO or the alliance’s upcoming summit over the past month and found that many allies already had quiet reservations about putting their trust in Biden well before the debate. Now, Biden must convince his counterparts that he’s not only up for the fight but also capable of overcoming a political crisis to remain in it.
"We all want Biden to have a second term to avoid dealing with Trump again, but this isn’t reassuring," an official was quoted as saying by Politico.
The officials are also expressing concerns about Biden’s age and health, according to the report. "We’re not sure that, even if he wins, he can survive four more years," an official was quoted as saying by Politico.
Others added, “It was painful to watch, let’s be honest,” an EU official said of the debate. “We all want Biden to have a second term to avoid dealing with Trump again, but this isn’t really reassuring.”
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