In this powerful lecture, Prof. Jeffrey Sachs argues that Donald Trump is not an accident in U.S. politics—but a symptom of America’s deeper geopolitical and demographic transformation.br br Sachs says Trump represents a reactionary moment in U.S. history, driven by the loss of global dominance, shifting demographics, and the rise of Asian economic power. Calling Trump “the weirdest president the U.S. has ever had,” Sachs frames him as the outcome of a system in crisis, not the cause.br br He explains why:br • The U.S.–China rivalry is not a two-sided war, but a U.S. temper tantrum over China’s successbr • America is struggling with the end of Western dominance after 200 yearsbr • Trump emerged as the backlash to Obama and a reaction to demographic changebr • Global power is shifting toward Asia and Africa—and the U.S. is resisting the transitionbr • The real fragmentation isn’t global—it's the U.S. and Europe losing their place in the worldbr br Sachs argues that Trump embodies America’s fear of decline, but also signals a deeper rebalancing of global power that cannot be reversed.br br Do you agree with Sachs’ assessment of Trump’s role in U.S. decline?br Let us know in the comments.