Sanders Takes on Trump's Foreign Policy

Senator Bernie Sanders isn't buying what President Donald Trump is selling when it comes to "America First." On Saturday, the Vermont independent fired off a pointed critique of Trump's recent foreign policy decisions, questioning whether they actually benefit American interests.

Writing on X, Sanders laid out a laundry list of concerns: "Trump has illegally & unconstitutionally attacked Venezuela, provided Netanyahu with $12B in arms sales, given Argentina's president a $40B bailout, approved the sale of jets & tanks to Saudi Arabia, and given Qatar an Air Force facility in Idaho."

His conclusion? "America first? Really?"

Mixed Reactions to Trump's Economic and Political Moves

Meanwhile, the U.S. Commerce Department highlighted a $26 trillion gap in foreign ownership of U.S. assets since 1985, pointing to failed trade policies while crediting Trump and Secretary Lutnick with working to reverse the trend.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took his own shot at Republicans, criticizing their focus on Greenland and questioning how that helps everyday Americans. His answer: "not a damn thing."

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz raised alarm over Trump sending thousands of armed federal officers into his state, noting a death occurred within a day. He warned that Trump seeks chaos as a distraction and urged residents not to play along.

On the economic front, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent struck an optimistic tone, noting GDP hit 4.3% in Q3 with projections of 5.4% in Q4 2025, crediting exports, a shrinking trade deficit, and Trump's trade agenda.

Economist Peter Schiff offered a darker view earlier this week, warning that Trump's aggressive foreign rhetoric was damaging national debt and dollar stability, fueling broader economic concerns.