Trump's potential second term may shift U.S. diplomacy toward populist leaders

Donald Trump's potential second term may shift U.S. diplomacy towards populist and authoritarian leaders. Observers note that leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán and Argentina's Javier Milei see Trump's victory as a boost for their own agendas against immigration and traditional political norms. Orbán predicts a rise in pro-peace forces in the West with Trump's return, while Milei hopes for U.S. support from the IMF to stabilize Argentina's economy. Both leaders have faced criticism for undermining democratic values and aligning with authoritarian practices. Other leaders, such as India's Narendra Modi and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, also share populist traits with Trump. Their relationships with Trump could further influence U.S. foreign policy, potentially diminishing the focus on human rights and democratic principles.