Power Without Norms: Reich on Trump at NATO
Robert Reich argues that Trump’s power comes from a willingness to violate norms, rules and laws to advance his own wealth and glory, not from the presidency or policy. NATO leaders treated him with deference out of fear of what he might do, and Reich contends Trump is amoral rather than unethical—the norm-breaking he champions has damaged institutions like NATO and FIFA, leaving the world to repair the fallout long after he’s gone.