US political crisis underscored by Stiglitz and critics of Trump’s governance

Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz warned that the United States is in a deep crisis, describing a highly polarized nation where one party has become a “servant of Trump” and the Supreme Court has granted unprecedented powers that threaten the rule of law. He likened the situation to Europe in the 1930s, noting that academic talent is fleeing and that economic tools are being used to curb free expression, such as threats to revoke TV licences. Stiglitz also pointed to the concentration of media ownership — with figures like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Rupert Murdoch influencing platforms and outlets that amplify Trump’s agenda.

Commentators have further framed Trump’s second term as a chaotic administration, using a culinary metaphor to illustrate its disorder. They cite the president’s handling of foreign conflicts – a war with Iran in the Persian Gulf and ongoing fighting in Ukraine – as examples of impulsive decision‑making that have left allies scrambling. The critiques highlight how the administration’s strategy, according to the commentary, has turned the White House into a “kitchen without a spoon,” with policy decisions likened to a poorly prepared dish that collapses under pressure.