Robert Reich: Nato Summit Exposed Real Source of Trump's Power

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Nato Summit Exposed Real Source of Trump’s Power

July 10, 2026 at 10:34 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 63 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/07/10/nato-summit-exposed-real-source-of-trumps-power/

Robert Reich: “His power doesn’t come from his being president of the most powerful nation in the world. In fact, his arbitrary tariffs, absurd war in Iran, and outright abduction of Nicolás Maduro have reduced the U.S.’s standing in much of the world.”

“Nor does his power come from his Maga base, which is now having second thoughts about supporting someone who got the U.S. involved in another Middle Eastern war, caused prices to rise, and whose administration still refuses to release the complete Epstein files.”

“Nor does his power flow from any kind of strategic brilliance or cunning.”

“Trump’s power comes from his willingness to violate all the norms, rules and laws about how U.S. presidents are supposed to act – to do anything that helps him accumulate more wealth, power, and glory, and wreak vengeance on anyone who has tried to get in the way.”