There is no American hegemony in this current day and age. Probably dead like 15 years ago.

Say what you well regarding Trump, he understands this.

Trump is a smart man to spot problems, but he surely didn't know how to do it in a way that doesn't lead to self harm. He crazes for a bombastic firework that demands for all and any attention.

The US version of capitalistic economy has driven its internal inequality to the point the political system can no longer sustain it, while in the meantime, doesn't have an established social safe net, as major European countries have. So the populace elected Trump to root it up.

It is absurd, it is ridiculous, but deep down it is logical. Weird and dangerous time ahead.