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The Bulwark editors say Trump tried to hijack America’s 250th birthday with self-promoting stunts, but history—and a broader display of democratic values (the Pope’s Independence Hall remarks on liberty and immigration, plus champions like Zelensky and Magyar)—outshone him, underscoring the nation’s resilience over narcissistic spectacle.
The Bulwark argues that under a Trump presidency the U.S. is no longer the lone leader of the Free World, pointing to a weak approval rating and an ‘America First’ stance, while three unexpected champions—Ukraine’s Zelensky, Pope Leo XIV, and Hungary’s Péter Magyar—have emerged to defend liberal democracy, suggesting the Old World could help revive freedom in the New World rather than merely watch Washington falter.
Donald Tusk, a former Polish prime minister, is working to restore liberal democracy in Poland and promote global citizenship. Tusk aims to counter the rise of populist and nationalist movements by advocating for democratic values and international cooperation.