Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more

In some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who've advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly scrambling to distance themselves from the U.S. president.

Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more
President Trump greets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outside the West Wing of the White House on April 17. Meloni has been called a "Trump whisperer" who could bridge the gap between the U.S. president and European leaders.

In some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who've advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly scrambling to distance themselves from the U.S. president.

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