Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move

[VySky]

Trump is setting the bar on how high future POTUS will have to reach in efforts to match his work at diplomacy

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Story by Tamara Keith and Saige Miller | NPR

"There's a pattern in many of President Donald Trump's interactions with other world leaders. You might call it "the art of the praise" — and they are serving heaping amounts of flattery.

When Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the U.K. paid a visit to the White House in February, he brought a letter tucked in his jacket pocket. It was a formal invitation from King Charles III for a rare second state visit, presented to Trump with rhetorical flourish in the Oval Office.

"This is really special. This has never happened before," Starmer said. "This is unprecedented, and I think that just symbolizes the strength of the relationship between us. So this is a very special letter."

Then, in July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought Trump another letter, one he said he had sent to the Nobel Committee.

"It's nominating you for the Peace Prize, which is well deserved and you should get it," Netanyahu said to Trump. Trump has long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, and responded with a "wow."

Two days later at another White House event, the leaders of multiple African nations concurred when prompted by a friendly journalist. Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, the leaders said."

MSN

 

[Loulit01]

Trump is setting the bar on how high future POTUS will have to reach in efforts to match his work at diplomacy

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Story by Tamara Keith and Saige Miller | NPR

"There's a pattern in many of President Donald Trump's interactions with other world leaders. You might call it "the art of the praise" — and they are serving heaping amounts of flattery.

When Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the U.K. paid a visit to the White House in February, he brought a letter tucked in his jacket pocket. It was a formal invitation from King Charles III for a rare second state visit, presented to Trump with rhetorical flourish in the Oval Office.

"This is really special. This has never happened before," Starmer said. "This is unprecedented, and I think that just symbolizes the strength of the relationship between us. So this is a very special letter."\

I think he's praising the letter more than Trump. And Britain has always been our most reliable ally, which I greatly appreciate. Let's just hope Trump doesn't **** it up as he's done with Canada and Denmark.

Then, in July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought Trump another letter, one he said he had sent to the Nobel Committee.

"It's nominating you for the Peace Prize, which is well deserved and you should get it," Netanyahu said to Trump. Trump has long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, and responded with a "wow."

Netanyahu: Oy.

Trial of Benjamin Netanyahu - Wikipedia

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The International Criminal Court issued warrants on Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A Peace Prize nomination from Bibi is like a recommendation to Le Cordon Bleu from Chef Boyardee.

Two days later at another White House event, the leaders of multiple African nations concurred when prompted by a friendly journalist. Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, the leaders said."

MSN

People flatter Trump because Trump is susceptible to flattery. They're playing him.

 

[Decypher]

Other leaders have worked out that in order to get Trump to do what you want, you have to tell him how great he is. Embarrassing for everyone involved but here we are.

 

[CaughtInThe]

Yes, adults know how to pacify the child.

 

[Mycroft]

Trump is setting the bar on how high future POTUS will have to reach in efforts to match his work at diplomacy

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Story by Tamara Keith and Saige Miller | NPR

"There's a pattern in many of President Donald Trump's interactions with other world leaders. You might call it "the art of the praise" — and they are serving heaping amounts of flattery.

When Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the U.K. paid a visit to the White House in February, he brought a letter tucked in his jacket pocket. It was a formal invitation from King Charles III for a rare second state visit, presented to Trump with rhetorical flourish in the Oval Office.

"This is really special. This has never happened before," Starmer said. "This is unprecedented, and I think that just symbolizes the strength of the relationship between us. So this is a very special letter."

Then, in July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought Trump another letter, one he said he had sent to the Nobel Committee.

"It's nominating you for the Peace Prize, which is well deserved and you should get it," Netanyahu said to Trump. Trump has long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, and responded with a "wow."

Two days later at another White House event, the leaders of multiple African nations concurred when prompted by a friendly journalist. Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, the leaders said."

MSN

For some world leaders and assorted Trump haters, they've already tried and failed with belligerent, oppositional rhetoric. Now, they think sucking up will change Trump's mind. It won't. Example: Hillary. btw, did she get a pardon from Joe's puppet masters?

For other world leaders, they genuinely recognize that Trump's efforts have promoted world peace.

 

[Slartibartfast]

For some world leaders and assorted Trump haters, they've already tried and failed with belligerent, oppositional rhetoric. Now, they think sucking up will change Trump's mind. It won't. Example: Hillary. btw, did she get a pardon from Joe's puppet masters?

For other world leaders, they genuinely recognize that Trump's efforts have promoted world peace.

Yup, you gotta coddle him like a doting mom.

 

[Rexedgar]

Anyone that has seen a Trump Cabinet meeting knows this.

 

[VySky]

For other world leaders, they genuinely recognize that Trump's efforts have promoted world peace.

That is true. Made me recall the Opinion piece I read earlier

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Trump’s unique talents make him a true leader – and have redefined what it means to be commander in chief​

"The White House released images showing President Donald Trump hosting world leaders in the Oval Office from behind his desk.The White House

"If you need a laugh, try to imagine Joe Biden or any recent president holding court in the way Donald Trump is doing it.

To double the laugh, try to imagine any of the current presidential wannabes sitting in the big chair in the Oval Office.

It’s an impossible exercise because of how dramatically Trump is redefining what it means to be president of the United States.

His talents are vast and uniquely suited to the role he has created."

For the most recent and dramatic example, take Monday’s historic meeting of European leaders about Russia’s unrelenting invasion of Ukraine.

Michael Goodwin: Trump’s unique talents make him a true leader – and have redefined what it means to be commander in chief

If you need a laugh, try to imagine Joe Biden or any recent president holding court in the way Donald Trump is doing it.

nypost.com

 

[Slartibartfast]

That is true. Made me recall the Opinion piece I read earlier

===============================

Trump’s unique talents make him a true leader – and have redefined what it means to be commander in chief​

"The White House released images showing President Donald Trump hosting world leaders in the Oval Office from behind his desk.The White House

"If you need a laugh, try to imagine Joe Biden or any recent president holding court in the way Donald Trump is doing it.

To double the laugh, try to imagine any of the current presidential wannabes sitting in the big chair in the Oval Office.

It’s an impossible exercise because of how dramatically Trump is redefining what it means to be president of the United States.

His talents are vast and uniquely suited to the role he has created."

For the most recent and dramatic example, take Monday’s historic meeting of European leaders about Russia’s unrelenting invasion of Ukraine.

Michael Goodwin: Trump’s unique talents make him a true leader – and have redefined what it means to be commander in chief

If you need a laugh, try to imagine Joe Biden or any recent president holding court in the way Donald Trump is doing it.

nypost.com

"Holding court as a true leader" means putting yourself in a weakened position where you can be easily manipulated with a bit of show and flattery it seems.

 

[Showtime586]

Trump is setting the bar on how high future POTUS will have to reach in efforts to match his work at diplomacy

===================================================

Story by Tamara Keith and Saige Miller | NPR

"There's a pattern in many of President Donald Trump's interactions with other world leaders. You might call it "the art of the praise" — and they are serving heaping amounts of flattery.

When Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the U.K. paid a visit to the White House in February, he brought a letter tucked in his jacket pocket. It was a formal invitation from King Charles III for a rare second state visit, presented to Trump with rhetorical flourish in the Oval Office.

"This is really special. This has never happened before," Starmer said. "This is unprecedented, and I think that just symbolizes the strength of the relationship between us. So this is a very special letter."

Then, in July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought Trump another letter, one he said he had sent to the Nobel Committee.

"It's nominating you for the Peace Prize, which is well deserved and you should get it," Netanyahu said to Trump. Trump has long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, and responded with a "wow."

Two days later at another White House event, the leaders of multiple African nations concurred when prompted by a friendly journalist. Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, the leaders said."

MSN

So, you are FINALLY recognizing that your egomaniac pedophile hero can be "played" like a cheap violin. Congrats!

 

[VySky]

"Holding court as a true leader" means putting yourself in a weakened position where you can be easily manipulated with a bit of show and flattery it seems.

You know so much that isn't so. How is that?

 

[VySky]

So, you are FINALLY recognizing that your egomaniac pedophile hero can be "played" like a cheap violin. Congrats!

That picture looks the other way around. Try putting on some glasses and see if that helps.

 

[Slartibartfast]

You know so much that isn't so. How is that?

By paying attention to reality, which is often an anathema to the MAGA world view.

 

[VySky]

By paying attention to reality, which is often an anathema to the MAGA world view.

Reality is not believing every CT you hear

 

[Slartibartfast]

Reality is not believing every CT you hear

That's my point

 

[VySky]

That's my point

Yet you do not follow it the least

 

[Slartibartfast]

Yet you do not follow it the least

Ok Mr believes every COVID conspiracy. You do you.

 

[BirdinHand]

Coddling and flattery is the way to manipulate and assuage Trump’s ego?



No shit.

 

[Roadvirus]

These days, flattery isn't enough.

Give him a jet, and he'll be your best friend forever.

 

[Argent]

tRump is the real life equivalent of the Twilight Zone's Anthony in "It's a Good Life". Lapse in the flattery or make him mad and you might end up a jack-in-the box exhiled to a corn field.

 

[Sidd Finch]

Only MAGA would put a positive spin on this. Trump is shallow and stupid, and easily manipulated by flattery. Congrats?

 

[Mr Person]

Amazing. A thread celebrating the ass-licking of his lord...