America has lost its standing in the world. But it's still exporting anti-queer hate. - LGBTQ Nation

"The world laughs at Donald Trump and at the United States, perhaps with some nervous chuckles of fear, but global allies distance themselves from us. Relations with Denmark are hostile following the whole Greenland debacle. Old allies have (rightly) refused to back Trump's war in Iran. And leaders question why they would make a deal with Trump when he is so ready to U-turn and drop his end of the bargain time and time again."

"America has thrown away its power on the world stage, and we may never be trusted again. But when it comes to peddling hate, Trump and those who pull his strings are still having a huge impact. Other countries are following his lead, some viewing his attacks on marginalized communities as a tacit endorsement of their own hate, while others are opening the door to let in his particular brand of hate."

"The global threat to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly trans rights, is the clearest place to see all of that in action. In the Trump administration's most direct action, earlier this year, they blocked countries that receive US foreign aid from using it in any manner that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) or trans health and rights (or as they called it, "gender ideology")."

"Beyond the financial impact of that decision on countries that had to choose between losing aid or abandoning parts of their communities, the move also sent a clear message about what Trump expects from other countries."

Global allies have distanced themselves from the United States amid hostile relations, refused support for US actions, and concerns about unreliable commitments. China’s President Xi Jinping hosted President Trump to discuss strategic risk, while Trump responded by blaming decline on prior leadership. US influence on the world stage has been weakened, and the spread of hate has continued to shape international behavior. Other countries have treated attacks on marginalized communities as permission to expand their own hostility or have opened doors to similar rhetoric. The administration blocked foreign aid recipients from using funds to promote DEI or trans health and rights, framing it as “gender ideology,” creating financial pressure and signaling expectations for partner countries.

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