I understand the criticism, Trump has essentially given away some core issues before negotiation starts, usually not what you want to do. However, a more favorable interpretation is that all knew these things were not really on the table, and it might help to build trust with Putin. My feeling is that it is hard to tell how this will play out for now..
Its also blatantly obvious, that he will roll over to the demands of authoritarians that are willing to scratch his weak ego. He is basically like Biden and Obama unable to stand up to any bully- a kingdom for a true hawk.
That is not obvious to me. Despite the many flaws I see in Trump, rolling over does not seem to be his first instinct. And European leaders surely are not above playing his ego either.
rolling over does not seem to be his first instinct
He will if you scratch his ego, especially for actions which benefit him personally (rather than actions that benefit the people.... that is to say the people of Ukraine and the free world).
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I understand the criticism, Trump has essentially given away some core issues before negotiation starts, usually not what you want to do. However, a more favorable interpretation is that all knew these things were not really on the table, and it might help to build trust with Putin. My feeling is that it is hard to tell how this will play out for now..
Its also blatantly obvious, that he will roll over to the demands of authoritarians that are willing to scratch his weak ego. He is basically like Biden and Obama unable to stand up to any bully- a kingdom for a true hawk.
That is not obvious to me. Despite the many flaws I see in Trump, rolling over does not seem to be his first instinct. And European leaders surely are not above playing his ego either.
He will if you scratch his ego, especially for actions which benefit him personally (rather than actions that benefit the people.... that is to say the people of Ukraine and the free world).
Can you give an example of when that happened?