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# John Oliver Says It Is Trump vs. the World on _Last Week Tonight_

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Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

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Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

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* No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle.
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by 

[Melissa Locker](https://time.com/author/melissa-locker/)


## Melissa Locker


Feb 19, 2018 8:09 AM UTC

by 

[Melissa Locker](https://time.com/author/melissa-locker/)


## Melissa Locker


Feb 19, 2018 8:09 AM UTC

To kick off the new season of _Last Week Tonight_, John Oliver looked at President Donald Trump’s [foreign policy](http://time.com/5102973/donald-trump-racist-shithole-countries/?iid=sr-link7), which may be little more than repeating the phrase “America First” over and over again. While Oliver notes that some people around the world may think that America’s policy has always been America First, Oliver argues that [Trump’s ](http://time.com/5164874/trump-fbi-florida-school-shooting/?xid=homepage)take on it — and calling countries “[sh\*tholes](http://time.com/5112715/mike-pence-donald-trump-immigrants-israel/?iid=sr-link6)” — is causing [America’s reputation](http://time.com/5116276/conan-o-brien-haiti-trump-shithole-countries/?iid=sr-link5) to suffer around the world.

According to Oliver, Trump’s statements on the world stage have caused America’s global median approval to sink so low that Oliver says it is the equivalent of “replacing Gal Gadot in the _Wonder Woman_ franchise with Matt Lauer.” Per Oliver, America is losing what foreign policy wonks call “soft power,” which Oliver defines as part of a “country’s brand” derived from everything from diplomatic gestures to pop culture. However, according to Oliver, Trump has shown little interest in America’s soft power, because in his own words: “I’m the only one that matters.” Trump and his “America First” mantra are making the U.S.’s traditional allies leery of relying on the United States and creating a leadership void around the world. While [Germany](http://time.com/5139978/angela-merkel-germany-challenges/?iid=sr-link2) could fill the leadership vacuum, as Oliver points out, “They’re still in time out.”

Oliver, though, wants to help America retain it’s reputation. As a self-described immigrant who has fallen in love with this country, on Sunday night’s episode, Oliver took on the role of ambassador to assure the global audience that, “Donald Trump does not reflect America.” To prove that “Trump is the worst of us, but he’s not all of us,” Oliver threw a parade starring the best and the worst that America has to offer. He included everything from [inflatable T-Rex costumes](http://time.com/5071509/dad-dressed-as-t-rex-goes-viral/?iid=sr-link1) to _Star Wars_ and Scientology to Mountain Dew to New York’s Gay Men’s Chorus singing Smashmouth’s “All Star” while Oliver climbed into a bed shaped like a Batmobile, all to prove that America is still America.

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