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Throughout its history, the US has been accused of trying to influence political events outside its borders – from offering subtle incentives for its preferred political outcome to secretly sponsoring coups against foreign governments. In recent years, President Trump has pursued a more overt strategy, publicly endorsing candidates who align with his politics. So are we seeing a new blueprint for US foreign policy?
- ▪Throughout its history, the US has been accused of trying to influence political events outside its borders – from offering subtle incentives for its preferred political outcome to secretly sponsoring coups against foreign governments.
- ▪In recent years, President Trump has pursued a more overt strategy, publicly endorsing candidates who align with his politics.
- ▪So are we seeing a new blueprint for US foreign policy?
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| Publication time | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT |
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Episode detailsWorld Service,·12 Aug 2026,·26 minsIs Trump trying to influence foreign elections?The Global StoryPlayBookmarkBookmarkSubscribeSubscribeAvailable for over a yearThe Trump administration is embroiled in a diplomatic standoff after Brazilian President Lula da Silva accused the US of sending officials to “meddle in Brazil’s elections”, an allegation the US called, "baseless". Throughout its history, the US has been accused of trying to influence political events outside its borders – from offering subtle incentives for its preferred political outcome to secretly sponsoring coups against foreign governments. In recent years, President Trump has pursued a more overt strategy, publicly endorsing candidates who align with his politics.
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