The West is in decline. Its 5 centuries of global resource, technology, trade, military and institutional dominance are in decline. Why? Because westerners have come to have high sense of entitlement and low sense of obligation. Feminism and Libertarian ideologies are classic examples of this cultural disease. In contrast Chinas mixed economy mercantile strategy is beating western crony capitalism-imperialism at its own game. The Wests 'democratic' politics have been captured by sly and self serving corporate patronage leading to economic decay. In contrast Chinas modern day Heavens Mandate where the CCP must deliver economic success or risk brutal removal, delivers results. Trump knows the US empire is in decline and he is managing about as well as anyone could- when the vast majority of citizens are in denial of the true nature and extent of the situation there are limited options. The MAGA slogan is a hugely successful play on reality.