“They make a show of putting their own countries first and breezily dismiss concerns about international law or human rights. They seek to bend the rules to their will, excoriating ‘the deep state’ for getting in their way. And when they are challenged by the press or other critics, they have a two-word rejoinder: fake news.” As WaPo found, one of the most worrisome trends of the Trump era is happening outside of America. Around the globe, Trump’s style is inspiring imitators and unleashing dark impulses. “In interviews on four continents, diplomats, rights activists and foreign officials said that after two years of Trump using the world’s most powerful megaphone to cheer authoritarians, bully democratic allies and denigrate traditional American values, the impact on how others govern is becoming clear.”