While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.
At Home and Abroad, Deference to Trump Turns Increasingly to Defiance
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.
By Peter Baker
Tuesday, August 25, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · 11:54 PM UTC
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