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That’s not true lol. They obviously still had to deal with the leader of the most powerful economy and military in the world, yes, but if you don’t think Trump’
by ethanbond 3y ago
That’s not true lol. They obviously still had to deal with the leader of the most powerful economy and military in the world, yes, but if you don’t think Trump’s reputation as an untrustworthy lying clown didn’t color those interactions (both official and personal) then I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
He was openly laughed at (not with) during addresses to the UN, for example.
More officially, the EU has been in crisis about building its own security since it became clear Trump seemed to hold a different meaning for “ally” than every president before him.
- Mordisquitos 3y agoThose responses were in reaction to his relevant prior and concomitant actions as a head of state — not in reaction to his personal reputation as an individual.
- ethanbond 3y agoYeah sure, because True Intelligence is disregarding information you have about a person’s character when you engage with them…