Trump administration’s mixed messaging on foreign policy leaves world guessing

Summary

Mixed messages from the Trump administration on foreign policy have left the world uncertain about U.S. strategy, particularly on Ukraine and Russia.

Defense Secretary Hegseth’s controversial comments—suggesting major concessions to Russia—sparked backlash and subsequent retractions.

This internal disarray, whether by design or disorganization, reflects a pattern of conflicting statements from Trump’s team.

This raises concerns about miscalculations in high-stakes international negotiations and potentially undermining U.S. credibility.