America unloved and who's the culprit?

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Recent polls show a sharp decline in global favorability toward the US, with China surpassing it for the first time. But can all the blame really be placed on Trump? The tariff war certainly damaged America's image, but deeper issues — like a dysfunctional Congress, spineless politicians, and a government that has lost public trust — have stripped the "beacon of democracy" of its aura. As America's influence fades, the world is forced to reassess its leadership and institutional credibility.

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