Overall, I do believe Machiavelli would actually agree with President Donald Trump's policies and overall presidency. But, Machiavelli wouldn't agree with the way Trump declares acts of war without confronting Congress and other parties. There's definitely lots of ideas of Machiavelli's that Trump would agree with, but also lots he would not stand for. Machiavelli seems to agree with the ideals of keeping a strong city/border, to protect the cities and state, due to violence from the outside world. President Trump often spoke of building a wall between the United States and Mexico to help with immigration. Later, he even took impulsive military acts to show how the United States won't stand for the violence and horror that's being ongoing in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, The U.S.A., Russia, and many other's.
"Therefore, if everything is well and considered, it will not be difficult for a wise prince to keep the minds of his citizen a steadfast from first to last, when he does not fail to support and defend them (p. 246)."
"...everyone think the taking of them by assault would be tedious and difficult...
(p. 246)."
Good post! Machiavelli and President Trump have very similar views and i like your comparison of the two of them and the protecting the boarders.
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