Editorial: El Mundo

April 15, 2026

The open confrontation between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni illustrates an erosion of American leadership.
Meloni has been forced to distance herself from Trump following his criticisms of Pope Leo XIV.
Trump's foreign policy, particularly his handling of the war with Iran, is widely criticized.
Trump's Operation Epic Fury has resulted in geopolitical and economic chaos.
Support for Trump among his international allies, such as Hungary's Viktor Orban, appears to be waning.
The underlying unrest that brought Trump to power - economic, cultural, identity-based - still persists.

Conclusion: Trump's role as a defender of certain interests has shifted to being seen as a risk factor, with uncertainty as to whether mainstream parties will be able to address the existing discontent.