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Much of the controversy stems from what some call a "media Trump distortion field"—a media environment so obsessed with framing Trump negatively that it obscures the facts. Outlets often interpret strategic details through a lens of exaggeration or misunderstanding, fueling misconceptions about a supposed “softening” on China.
Final Thoughts: A Strategy to Counter, Not Capitulate
In sum, the 2025 National Security Strategy underscores a clear intent: to counter China’s growing influence through regional engagement, military readiness, and strategic resource control. It’s not a policy of retreat but a calculated effort to fortify American regional dominance, particularly in the Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific.