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A semantical point raised during the discussion was the notion of Trump as an isolationist. Thiessen refuted this categorization, highlighting Trump's assertive military interventions against various adversaries, including ISIS and Iranian-backed militias. He noted that Trump’s foreign policy was characterized by a willingness to engage militarily when necessary, contradicting the label of isolationism. Trump's record, which includes military strikes against specific targets in Syria and Iran, is presented as evidence of a proactive approach to foreign threats.