President Trump and his domestic and foreign policies have become sustained targets of criticism from the Left, Liberal circles, and the Democratic Party (collectively, progressives), as well as from much of the mainstream media such as The New York Times. At the same time, many Western European leaders have positioned themselves either in open opposition to, or conspicuous distance from, his foreign‑policy approach, including Iran, even when his policies align with their own long‑term strategic interests. Notably, these same circles frequently advance biased positions against Israel along with muted responses to antisemitism within their own Jewish communities. In this blog, I argue that these patterns are not isolated but reflect a deeper, intertwined analytical failure, one that ultimately can undermine the political and social stability of the very societies in which these attitudes take hold.

The sweeping hostility towards Trump often reflects not substantive policy debate, but a form of wilful avoidance, an “ostrich in the sand” posture reinforced by pretentious claims to moral superiority that collapse under scrutiny. Democratic leaders appear unable or unwilling to confront internal and geopolitical realities they failed to address while in power. A familiar pattern has emerged: progressives evade acknowledging serious problems, then attack Trump when he moves to address them. The cycle is consistent, downplay an issue, refuse to confront it, and then criticize Trump despite knowing that serious problems rarely lend themselves to smooth solutions. The examples that follow – illegal immigration, government waste, antisemitism, and Iran illustrate this dynamic clearly.

Immigration: For years, the U.S. has faced sustained illegal immigration, now estimated at 10–14 million undocumented residents, an enormous number. The issue is not immigration itself; immigrants have always helped shape the country. The problem is both the sheer scale and the fact that these immigrants are unregistered. Uncontrolled and unregistered immigration strains communities. It leads to overcrowded schools, overwhelmed healthcare systems, rising housing costs, and local governments forced to absorb major unplanned fiscal burdens. The Obama and Biden administrations avoided acknowledging its full impact and failed to implement effective policies. When Trump moved to confront the crisis, he faced loud criticism from the same voices that had spent years downplaying or ignoring this underlying issue.

Muslim Immigration to Western Europe: Western Europe is also grappling with a large and poorly managed immigration challenge. Muslim immigration over recent decades is estimated at........

© The Times of Israel (Blogs)