Thread by @didikins4life

This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020. This part is called: RENEWING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP
Only one party understands that we can only be strong in the world when we are strong and united at home. 1/13

#Democrats believe that we can only be strong in the world when we are strong and united at home. 2/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership

#Democrats believe that a healthy democracy, just society, and inclusive economy are essential prerequisites for effective American leadership abroad. 3/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership

And #Democrats believe that the ultimate measure —and purpose—of our foreign policy is whether it protects and advances America’s security, prosperity and values—and delivers results for all Americans.4/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership

President Trump promised he would put “America First”—but Trump’s America stands alone. Under his leadership, America’s reputation & influence are in tatters. Our country is less safe, our economy more fragile & our democracy, values, and unity endangered.5/13
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Rather than advance our interests and values in a more competitive world, President Trump has retreated—allowing our adversaries to fill the void. 6/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership

President Trump has attacked the sources of our strength, hollowed out American diplomacy, shredded international commitments, weakened our alliances, and tarnished our credibility.7/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership

Rather than make smart investments to keep our military’s competitive edge, President Trump has wasted billions on vanity projects, barred patriotic Americans from serving their country, denied military families care &support they have earned &tried to sow fear and division.8/13

Rather than help Americans compete in the global economy, Trump has launched reckless, politically-motivated tariff wars that have punished American workers, antagonized our allies, and benefited our adversaries.9/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership

Rather than end our forever wars, Trump has brought us to the brink of new conflicts, and further militarized our foreign policy. 10/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership

Rather than reduce nuclear dangers, Trump has amplified them, and brought the world closer to catastrophe.
Rather than stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies and partners, he’s betrayed them.11/13 #DemPartyPlatform #AmericanLeadership #100SecondsToMidnight

Rather than defend democracy and human rights, Trump has fawned over autocrats, sent love letters to despots, sided with dictators over peaceful protestors, and invited foreign interference in our elections. 12/13 #DemPartyPlatform #RenewAmericanLeadership

Rather than root out corruption, Trump has made common cause with kleptocrats.
Rather than fight the existential threat of climate change, he’s denied science and accelerated the damage.13/13 #DemPartyPlatform #RenewAmericanLeadership