Trump's Disrespectful Handling of Zelensky: Reviving Power Arrogance

In 1966, Senator J.W. Fulbright criticized U.S. Vietnam War policies, highlighting "the arrogance of power." This arrogance resurfaced in 2025, with President Trump berating Ukraine's President Zelensky. Trump's disdain mirrored historical diplomatic failures, emphasizing power over principle, and revealing his fondness for authoritarian leaders like Putin. Fulbright's egalitarian vision remains unmet.