The New York Times published an article discussing President Trump’s foreign policy actions, particularly regarding key foreign policy leadership positions, including Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster as national security adviser, and Rex W. Tillerson as secretary of state, as well as Michael Flynn’s dismissal. The article argued that the administration’s disruptions and inexperienced personnel have resulted in missed opportunities, especially in Syria’s civil war, and inconsistencies in policy due to frequent shifting in leadership. Trump has also nominated Gina Haspel, a senior C.I.A. official, as the agency’s next director, a move criticized by Democrats, who cited her involvement in the US’s use of waterboarding as head of a secret prison in Thailand. However, Trump has defended his right to pick her to lead the agency, and the vote to confirm her is expected in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Senator Bob Corker, who has questioned the necessity of the nomination. Overall, the administration’s lack of foreign policy experience creates uncertainty regarding future diplomatic relations.
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