Yes, US was also the guide star when it comes to dilemmas. When not sure, check out what Americans do and they will probably have it figured it out without the bias that we may have due to historical reasons.
I firmly believe that the dominant feeling towards US today isn't anger or hate, its heartbreak and disappointment.
That’s a good way to frame it.
It might be different for US Americans themselves and a lot of other countries as well; but for a large part of the west this was/is true