Trump talk of ‘Western Hemisphere’ rubs off on Australian media

Have you ever heard so much talk about the Western Hemisphere? Since the Trump administration attacked Venezuela on January 3, the term has suddenly become ubiquitous.

The US president used the term repeatedly during the press conference confirming the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, including declaring that “American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never again be questioned.” A few days later, the US State Department sent In X: “This is OUR hemisphere”.

No wonder people are intrigued.