Former ambassador talks about Trump's foreign policy approach during his second term

By Leila Fadel

Published December 25, 2025 at 6:52 AM EST

Wendy Sherman, a former ambassador who has served under three presidential administrations, analyzes President Trump's approach to foreign policy this year.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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