• Describe NATO as “obsolete” or “too costly”, threaten a U.S. withdrawal.
• Refuse to honor Article 5 (mutual defense assistance in case of attack).
• Demand that allies increase their contributions while reducing U.S. participation.
• Reduce military and financial aid to Ukraine
• Block or slow down arms shipments, leaving the weakened Ukrainian army vulnerable to Russia.
• Push for a “diplomatic solution” that would force Ukraine to cede territory to Russia.
• Spread the idea that Ukraine is “corrupt” and unworthy of U.S. support.
• Lift or ease sanctions against Russia
• Restore Russian banks’ access to the SWIFT system.
• Oppose new sanctions against Russian oligarchs.
• Encourage major U.S. companies to resume trade with Russia.
• Align with Putin and authoritarian regimes
• Avoid any criticism of Russia and even make it a strategic partner.
• Maintain cordial relations with China, Iran, North Korea, and other U.S. adversaries.
DOMESTIC POLICY: DIVIDE AND WEAKEN U.S. INSTITUTIONS
A pro-Russian president wouldn’t just favor Russia internationally but would also weaken the U.S. from within, attacking the pillars of democracy.
• Divide American society
• Fuel political and racial tensions to distract from economic and geopolitical issues.
• Encourage conspiracy and extremist movements to weaken public trust in government.
• Promote disinformation via social networks and media allies.
• Weaken intelligence and justice services
• Dismantle or weaken the CIA, FBI, and NSA, which monitor Russian espionage and interference.
• Revoke investigations into Russian electoral interference.
• Replace senior officials with loyalists who ignore Russian threats.
• Undermine the American electoral process
• Spread the idea that elections are “fraudulent” or manipulated.
• Change electoral laws to make the system more chaotic and vulnerable to manipulations.
• Attack freedom of the press and the judiciary
• Accuse independent media of being “enemies of the people”.
• Erode public confidence in the judiciary by contesting court decisions.
ECONOMIC POLICY: WEAKEN THE U.S. ECONOMY TO RUSSIA’S BENEFIT
A pro-Russian president would seek to weaken the American economy while favoring Russia’s economic power and resources.
• Reduce American energy production