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Much of the suffering is concentrated among the broader population, with the top 1% experiencing unprecedented wealth growth amid these turbulent times. This economic disparity fuels national dissatisfaction, undermining social cohesion and trust in governmental institutions.
Trust in Institutions and International Relations
Fundamentally, the speaker highlights a crisis of trust—both domestically and globally. Inside the US, citizens are disillusioned with their government, perceiving it as unreliable and disconnected from the needs of the population. Abroad, countries see the US as an unreliable partner because it disregards established international laws and institutions, favoring a law of the jungle approach—where might makes right.