

I was discussing the same thing with a friend just this morning. This isn’t anything new. It’s just where other administrations know the phrase soft power and were able to use it effectively, Trump is a blunt and stupid human who doesn’t know anything as complex as modern diplomacy.
In that way, I unironically think that Trump may be the best thing to happen. He’s taken the mask off. The world can’t ignore it anymore or pretend it isn’t happening so long as they still get their iphones every year. It’s a kick in the pants for all of us.
You love to see it.