Listening to some columnists, I sometimes have the impression that Trump is breaking a country that was not going so well before him. Of course, obviously, Trump does nothing to improve the situation, on the contrary. However, I think it is rather a consequence of the decline of this country.
The population of the United States, except 1 %, has seen its situation deteriorate for several years. To remedy this situation, she seeks desperate solutions to her problems, that is to say Trump.
For example, for many years, the leading elites of the United States, Democrats or Republican, have been leading the country to extremely expensive military adventures. These elites lead a crusade to develop “democracy” and “freedom” in the world. The result is not convincing. Let us think of Afghanistan, where 20 years of war ended up bringing those who wanted to hunt, the Taliban. Let us think of the war in Iraq, started under pretexts, to arrive at … not much positive. Do you see democracy and freedom in Iraq flourish?
To ensure its virtuous crusade, the United States has colossal military spending, almost 40 % of global spending in 2021, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
It is difficult not to make a link with the American budget deficit, which has now become unbearable according to several experts.
Meanwhile, public services offered to American citizens are deteriorating.
Emmanuel Todd predicted in the 1970s the end of the Soviet Empire. In his latest book, he analyzes several of the American socio -demographic indicators.
For example, according to him, the United States is “late on all Western countries” with regard to infant mortality and “are the homeland of obesity”. However, they have “the highest health expenses in the world”. Sad irony for defenders of freedom all over the world, they also hold the sad record to be society which has “the highest rate of incarceration in the world”.
In short, Trump, cause or consequence of the decline of the American Empire?
According to the Guardianmore than a third of American voters have not voted. Trump was only elected by a third of voters. Anything is possible. American society has everything you need to get up, but it still has to find the right leaders to do so.
