Democrats believe that we can only be strong in the world when we are strong and united at home. We believe that a healthy democracy, a just society, and an inclusive economy are essential prerequisites for effective American leadership abroad. We believe that the ultimate measure —and purpose—of our foreign policy is whether it protects and advances America’s security, prosperity, and values—and delivers results for all Americans.
Democrats believe four more years of Donald Trump will damage our influence beyond repair. But closing the chapter on “America First” is just the beginning of the work ahead. We must meet the world as it is today, not as it was before President Trump’s destruction. That’s why we cannot simply aspire to restore American leadership. We must reinvent it for a new era.
- Revitalizing American Diplomacy
- Rebuilding America’s Tool of First Resort
- Reinventing Alliances
- International Institutions
- Foreign Assistance and Development
- Transforming Our Armed Forces for the 21st Century
- Ending Forever Wars
- Securing our Competitive Edge
- Defense Spending
- Keeping Faith with Our Veterans and Military Families
- Civil-Military Relations
- Mobilizing the World to Address Transnational Challenges
- Global Health and Pandemics
- Climate Change
- Technology
- Nonproliferation
- Terrorism
- Democracy and Human Rights
- Advancing American Interests
- Global Economy and Trade
- Africa 86 Americas
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Middle East
Donald Trump promised he would put “America First”—but Trump’s America stands alone. Under his leadership, America’s reputation and influence are in tatters. Our country is less safe, our economy more fragile, and our democracy, values, and unity endangered.
Rather than advance our interests and values in a more competitive world, President Trump has retreated—allowing our adversaries to fill the void. He has attacked the sources of our strength, hollowed out American diplomacy, shredded international commitments, weakened our alliances, and tarnished our credibility.
Rather than make smart investments to keep our military’s competitive edge, President Trump has wasted billions on vanity projects, barred patriotic Americans from serving their country, denied military families the care and support they have earned, and tried to use our women and men in uniform to sow fear and division.
Rather than help Americans compete in the global economy, he’s launched reckless, politically-motivated tariff wars that have punished American workers, antagonized our allies, and benefited our adversaries.
Rather than end our forever wars, he’s brought us to the brink of new conflicts, and further militarized our foreign policy. Rather than reduce nuclear dangers, he’s amplified them, and brought the world closer to catastrophe.
Rather than stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies and partners, he’s betrayed them.
Rather than defend democracy and human rights, he’s fawned over autocrats, sent love letters to despots, sided with dictators over peaceful protestors, and invited foreign interference in our elections. Rather than root out corruption, he’s made common cause with kleptocrats.
Rather than fight the existential threat of climate change, he’s denied science and accelerated the damage.
In every region and on every issue, American security and interests are at greater peril—and our rivals at greater advantage—than four years ago.
