The mystery of "America First"; Strength for the world, anxiety for the home

America claims to provide security with the largest military budget in the world; But 52 shootings in educational centers, the increase in inflation and the cost of living, and the consequences of the Trump administration's war-mongering, raise the question: What is the people's share of the "America First" slogan?

Ambassador Arjan-International Group: America has been presenting itself as one of the main powers of the world for many years, relying on its military power and large defense budgets; But the real power of a country is not measured only by the number of weapons, the extent of military bases and the ability to intervene in other countries. The security of citizens and the ability of families to provide for living expenses are also fundamental criteria for evaluating the performance of any government.

According to CNN, from the beginning of 2026 to October 15, 52 shootings have been recorded in American educational centers, which left 32 dead and 50 injured. Of these cases, 16 shootings occurred in universities and 36 in schools from preschool to high school. This statistic raises serious questions about the security of educational environments and the mental peace of American families.

School and university should be a place to learn, grow and build the future; Not a space that students and their families look at with fear of violence. Real security has meaning when people feel it in their daily lives, not only talked about in political speeches and displays of military power.

huge military budget; What is the position of people's security?

According to the report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, US military spending will reach 954 billion dollars in 2025; A figure that placed this country at the top of the world's military spenders. Despite this huge capacity, the continuation of shootings in educational centers shows that military power alone cannot answer all aspects of internal security.

When huge public resources are spent on maintaining military supremacy and foreign presence, citizens have the right to ask what is the place of protecting their children's lives in schools and reducing their daily worries in the government's plans.

Trump and the costs of warmongering policies

With the slogan "America First", Donald Trump promised to prioritize the interests of American citizens; However, the expansion of the use of military force outside the borders, the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and the continuation of the military confrontation, have raised the question of how far the war policies are compatible with the promise of avoiding costly conflicts.

War doesn't just create costs on the battlefield; Its consequences can be transferred to the energy markets, transportation, supply chain and finally the lives of households. The long conflict with Iran and its consequences have put pressure on the security of energy transmission routes, fuel prices and economic costs. Reuters reported that the US-Israeli war with Iran and the Trump administration's tariff policies have been effective factors in increasing inflationary pressures in America.

inflation and high prices; The bill of war on the table of families

According to a Reuters report, annual US inflation reached 3.7% in September 2026; While this figure was 3.4% in August. Gasoline prices also increased by 9.1% in September compared to the previous month. Rising fuel costs can increase the cost of transporting goods and services and put additional pressure on families' budgets.

When foreign policy is accompanied by escalating conflicts and the cost of living increases at the same time, the government must be accountable for the consequences of its decisions for its citizens.

America first; People in priority or showing power in the world?

The true meaning of the slogan "America First" should be found in the safety of students, the peace of mind of families, and the ability of people to meet their daily needs. Recording dozens of shootings in educational centers and increasing economic pressure are two concerns that cannot be covered up with nationalist slogans or displays of military power.

If the priority is really the American people, protecting their lives, reducing violence, curbing cost of living pressures, and avoiding costly conflicts should be central to action. The power of a country is valuable for citizens when its fruits are felt at home, school and workplace; Otherwise, the gap between political promises and the reality of people's lives will remain. The situation that the American people are facing today with Trump's wrong and warmongering policies.

The report of Econovis Institute tells about the annual jump of 61.1% in the price of energy and record-breaking copper; The crisis that has gained political dimensions in October with the price of diesel, the increase in the cost of living and economic protests in America and Europe.

The sharp increase in the price of gasoline in the Philippines, after the start of the American and Israeli attacks on Iran, has drawn attention to the consequences of the energy crisis and changing the car buying pattern.

European Union countries have incurred more than 100 billion euros in additional energy costs since the start of the Iran war; The jump in prices has pushed Brussels to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.