Bob Rae: Donald Trump show

Bob Rae: In Trump’s skewed version of authoritarian nationalism, no one else really matters, except to the extent that they are able to advance America’s interests (read Trump’s interests, which are so often at odds with America’s true interests that Make America Great Again has become a sad practical joke), or pose a direct threat to his power.

Indeed, the biggest lie in this narrative is that as a result of Trump’s impact, the U.S. is stronger and more respected than ever before. The truth is quite the opposite. The U.S., because of this president and his administration, is more mistrusted and disliked than it has ever been…