TRUMP WEAK TOWARD FLATTERING TYRANTS
TRUMP WEAK TOWARD FLATTERING TYRANTS
It hasn’t taken the world long to learn that Trump is easily flattered into being friendly and accommodating. Trump does not really understand the Deep State or the constant attacks from the media so he still badly wants to be accepted by the establishment. Consequently, any time potential enemies put on a charm offensive and flatter him, he quickly reciprocates even if it means selling out his core positions. We’ve seen this disturbing pattern before: Trump condemned and excoriated Hillary, Obama, and dictator Xi, but then praised them as wonderful people after meeting them face to face. This week, as Trump got enthused about his upcoming meeting with Kim Jong-un (who runs perhaps the worst prison-camp nation in the world) he described the dictator as “honorable” and indicated willingness to make a deal. I happen to know that Trump has received clear advice that North Korea’s promises of denuclearization cannot be trusted, but Trump seems intent on rushing headlong into another phony deal with North Korea, the same thing he condemned in past administrations.To receive a one-time free sample copy of the brief, email us at editor at http://worldaffairsbrief.com