Review: 'The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump' Offers International Perspectives on U.S. Politics
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Summary
This article reviews the book "The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump," edited by The Dial and published by The New Press. It describes the feeling of being trapped in the American media bubble post-2024 election, where the domestic news cycle is relentless and exhausting. The piece highlights how the book offers a much-needed external perspective on American politics and culture during the Trump era, drawing from international viewpoints to provide clarity beyond the noise of the U.S. media landscape.
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Ever since the 2024 presidential election wrapped up, the domestic news cycle has been running at a relentless, exhausting clip.
It is easy to get so caught up in the local drama tha
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