The World Is Also Closely Watching the U.S. Election

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News, Politics, News Commentary

4.2 • 726 Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2020

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Americans are highly engaged in this year’s presidential election, and they are not alone. The campaign has riveted people across the globe. Just like at home, President Donald Trump has garnered plenty of critics abroad for his xenophobia, denial of climate change and mistreatment of immigrants, but also some ardent supporters. During the past four years, Trump made a point of talking tough against China, cozying up with Russia, and trying to forge deals in the Middle East. At the same time, he has renounced the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement on climate. We talk about what the next four years could mean for America’s reputation overseas regardless of who wins the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:59.2	Well, the election hasn't just taken hold of the U.S.
1:01.9	It's also grabbed the attention of people across the globe.
1:05.1	President Trump has garnered plenty of critics for his treatment of migrants and denial of
1:09.6	climate change, as well as earned
1:11.5	him some ardent supporters drawn to his tough guy persona.
1:15.1	Biden's long political resume gives him mixed reviews abroad as well, joining us to talk about
1:20.9	how the rest of the world views this election and America's reputation overseas were joined
1:26.2	by Ishanun Thore,
1:29.9	Foreign Affairs columnist at the Washington Post,
1:31.6	and author of Today's World View,
1:34.0	The Post's International Politics Newsletter.
1:36.2	Thanks so much for joining us, Ishaun Therour.
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