The Americans elected Trump to best represent their interests. He may be a major player on the world stage, but that shouldn't detract from his purpose: to do what's best for US citizens, and no one else.
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- Foreign policy has shifted from international co-operationWith US dominance fading, and countries jostling to be the next hegemon, foreign policy is increasingly self-interested. Just look at Brexit - cooperation is fast moving to being a thing of the past.
- The German government tried to make a counter-offerTrump has come under fire, but he's not the only world leader to try to monopolise the drug. Evidence suggests the German government had spoken to the same company about keeping the drug within its borders too.
- Trump has no responsibility to the rest of the worldIn an ideal world perhaps we'd all do the best for everyone else. Unfortunately, that isn't how politics works, nor world leaders operate. The President's only loyalty is to his citizens, and making sure they're protected is his only job.