The Patronage Economy: How Trump's Protection Racket Reveals a Deeper Crisis in US Alliances President Donald Trump's recent outburst has sparked widespread outrage and concern among diplomatic circles.
In a shocking display of insensitivity, he essentially described South Korea as paying "protection money" to the United States.
Trump's comments are not an isolated incident but rather a symptom of a deeper crisis in the way the United States approaches its international partnerships.