Trump, grandson of a German immigrant, is particularly peeved at an independent South Africa, which was the worst example of a Western supremacist-cum-colonial mindset.
Stone ... argued that Hernández’s liberation would give renewed energy to the Honduran right wing, destabilize President Castro’s government, and strengthen what he believes to be Trump and the U.S.’ interests in the region.
Washington now faces choices: proceed with the deal and adjust its conception of alliances in the region or succumb to legislative stagnation and reject or downgrade the deal.
While China has warned of serious consequences and may impose sanctions, the U.S. frames the sale as a necessary sustainment measure for existing aircraft rather than an escalation.