Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi
Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi
Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi
The Trump administration has largely sidelined soft power, writes columnist John Milas, ’28. Photo by Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, ’28

America’s soft power is disappearing. We need to get it back

The ability to hold global sway is slipping away from our nation
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
May 19, 2025
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