Was Antony a traitor to Rome?

Mark Antony's actions can be viewed as traitorous to Rome, particularly due to his alliance with Cleopatra and his challenge to the authority of Octavian. His support for a foreign queen and his military campaigns in the East were seen as undermining Roman interests. Ultimately, his defeat at the Battle of Actium and subsequent suicide marked the end of his political influence and solidified Octavian's rise, leading to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Thus, while some may argue he acted in the interest of Rome, his choices contributed to its political turmoil.