Donald Trump's second term has been marked by significant shifts in foreign policy, domestic regulations, and health initiatives, according to multiple news reports. The former president's administration faced scrutiny over its military actions in Somalia, decisions regarding vaccine approvals, and its stance on climate change, while also navigating complex international relations.
One of the most extensive military campaigns of Trump's second term involved Somalia, where the U.S. conducted over 100 bombing raids in the previous year, according to Vox. This campaign, however, received relatively little public attention.
Domestically, the Trump administration's actions regarding health and environmental regulations drew criticism. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism for not fulfilling promises made during his confirmation, according to NPR News. Additionally, the administration faced scrutiny over its stance on climate change, including a reversal of a ruling on greenhouse gases, as reported by NPR News.
In the realm of vaccine approvals, Vinay Prasad, a top vaccine regulator at the FDA, blocked a review of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, despite objections from agency scientists, according to reports from Stat News and The Wall Street Journal, as reported by Ars Technica. Prasad's decision, which reportedly stemmed from concerns about the comparator vaccine used in the trial, overruled career scientists who were prepared to review the vaccine.
Internationally, the Trump administration’s approach to European security raised questions. The U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, skipped a NATO summit in Brussels, prompting speculation about the U.S.'s commitment to European security, according to Sky News. This occurred a year after Hegseth warned allies about a potential shift in U.S. focus, urging Europe to take the lead in its own defense. The German defense minister emphasized the need for NATO to become "more European," according to Sky News.
In the Middle East, the U.S. proposed a plan in late 2023 to establish Palestinian and international security forces in Gaza after the war, aiming to prevent Hamas' resurgence and foster a political horizon for a Palestinian state, according to NPR Politics. However, despite a declared ceasefire, the implementation of these plans has been delayed. The Trump administration was expected to announce an international stabilization force and reconstruction efforts, while the U.S. faced challenges in preparing a new Palestinian security force, according to NPR Politics.
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