Source: CounterPunch
by John Feffer
“Of the many savage ironies of the Trump administration, perhaps the greatest is the ever-diminishing stature of the United States — despite the president’s desire to make the country great again. MAGA was always something of a misnomer. As a modern-day Sun King, Trump has always believed that he is the state. If America somehow manages to shine, it’s really because of the light that reflects off the president’s bronzed brow. MAGA ultimately boils down to MTGA: Make Trump Great Again. … Trump is constantly in the news, and so is the United States. But don’t mistake coverage for relevance. In less than a year, Trump has steered the United States to the margins.” (09/19/25)
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/09/19/america-the-irrelevant/