An American's Sincere Apology and Stark Warning to Global Allies
As an American citizen, I extend a heartfelt apology and a crucial cautionary message to our friends abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom. Please accept this as both a genuine expression of remorse and a stark warning: if such events can unfold in the United States, they could potentially occur anywhere. The menacing and vile actions of this administration do not reflect the values of the vast majority of Americans.
A Jarring Daily Reality of Damaging Headlines
Waking up each day to news that severely damages our national interests has become a disorienting norm, often blurring the line with intentional sabotage. We are bombarded with egregious headlines that feel profoundly un-American, leaving little room for respite. From moves to abolish birthright citizenship to imposing sweeping tariffs on allies and incidents like ICE agents firing flash grenades into a family's van, the onslaught is relentless. Most horrifyingly, this includes President Trump's Truth Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, alongside reports of NATO countries mobilising against a potential US invasion.
The situation feels so surreal that conflicting thoughts—"this is happening" and "this could never happen in the US!"—run simultaneously, creating a sense of collective madness. I remain perpetually baffled that segments of our society cheer for the erosion of democracy, a sickness spreading with the ferocity of a logic-resistant contagion.
The True Sentiments of the American People
However, I can unequivocally state that I have never encountered a US citizen who desires harm to our allies. Approval ratings for annexing Greenland, for instance, were below 10 percent. Even the administration's most loyal supporters struggled to justify such actions, highlighting how antithetical this behaviour is to the core of the American populace. When threats emerged, conversations revealed a shared sentiment: we love our country too much to let it become an aggressor. If Trump managed to mobilise armed forces for such purposes—which seems unlikely—allies would quickly realise that we are not the enemy.
American citizens and our allies abroad likely care more for each other's wellbeing than Trump does for anyone. We hold genuine fondness for you. Should the unthinkable occur, you would not be at war with the entirety of the United States. Recent weeks have been earth-shaking, with Greenland threats, ICE violence, constitutional violations, and abuse of closest friends sparking widespread outrage.
Active Resistance and Internal Fractures
People are flooding representatives with calls, emails, and messages of protest. I have personally sent a song of resistance titled "Where Is the Line?" demanding accountability. If images of our protests reach your networks, understand they are a message for you too: none of this is acceptable, and we are fighting to rectify it. While other nations may be aware of our strife, I fear they underestimate the depth of our fractures. We grapple with whether to expect civil war, world war, revolution, or all three, unsure if tomorrow will bring spontaneous military escalation.
When asked about the chances of armed confrontation, many in my circle estimate roughly a 50 percent likelihood of bloodshed domestically and a staggering 70-80 percent chance of broader conflict. We are grateful to have averted disaster over Greenland, but recognise the lasting damage inflicted. Repairing it will take decades, with profound economic consequences. If countries are not seeking ways to protect themselves from the US now, they may be desperate, delusional, or dangerously naive. This is the sobering truth today, though I hope it changes soon.
