Trumpy no mates – The destruction of America’s reputation

American Friction · May 24, 2026 · 24m

Donald Trump has diminished America on the world stage and the nation seems to have fewer and fewer allies. Adam Serwer of the Atlantic joins Chris and Jarv to discuss why the US needs friends even if Trump doesn’t think so.

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Written and presented by Chris Jones, Nikki McCann Ramirez and Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Group Editor: Andrew…