In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," author Michael Wolff explores Donald Trump's perspective on America's past global standing. He suggests that Trump believes the peak of American greatness occurred during the Cold War, a period defined by strategic dominance and geopolitical influence. For Trump, the conditions of that era provided the U.S. with unparalleled advantages on the world stage.

This viewpoint reflects a nostalgic longing for a time when America was seen as a formidable power. Trump's interpretation emphasizes the significance of historical context and circumstances in shaping national strength, suggesting that the current international landscape lacks the same level of American supremacy as experienced during the Cold War.