Is America Still the Beacon of Hope It Once Was?

On January 11, 1989, during his 21-minute farewell address, President Ronald Reagan posed a poignant question regarding America's status as "The City," a metaphor for a harmonious nation. He heralded eight years of progress. Yet, a new Ipsos poll reveals declining U.S. worldwide respect, especially in Canada. Moreover, economic forecasts warn that tariffs hinder growth, while a Bright Line Watch survey questions the vitality of American democracy. Nearly four decades later, the query persists: Is America still that "Shining City on a Hill"?