Editorial: Le Monde

• Joseph S. Nye, the American theorist of international relations and father of the concept of soft power, died as Donald Trump attacked this concept.
• In 100 days, Trump has massively damaged the image and influence of the United States.
• Trump has attacked universities, media outlets and the legal system, contradicting the principles usually promoted by the United States.
• Trump's attitude towards allies and immigrants has destroyed the image of the United States as 'the city upon a hill'.
• Despite everything, Bill Gates and other defenders of soft power in the United States are fighting for a different vision of the world.
• Gates has decided to donate 99% of his fortune to the Gates Foundation in the next 20 years.

Conclusion: Despite the damage that Trump has done to the image and soft power of the United States, there are powerful people like Bill Gates who are working to promote a different, more positive vision of the world.

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