• Jackthelad@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Did Trump and Vance think this embarrassing display made them look the better of the leaders?

    Because it really didn’t.

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      9 months ago

      Yea, looks like they used their leverage over Zelensky to lure him into a trap that turned out to be a verbal-WWE media stunt…

      …turns out Zelensky is more articulate and mature than both of them combined…

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        9 months ago

        I suppose it might go down well with some of his base who love the “macho” shit, but the rest of the world are looking on with disgust.

        In some ways, this has probably worked out well for Ukraine, as it might focus minds in Europe. Though I do wish Zelenskyy had pointed out the $350bn in aid lie that Trump keeps spouting.

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      9 months ago

      They only act this way because of their followers and because they are in the US. They wouldn’t pull this shit in any other country.

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      9 months ago

      It (once again) showed their loyalty to Putin. In their mind, this was a massive success.

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      9 months ago

      Unfortunately to their cult it did. Such a strong and powerful man. They are literally coming down from an orgasmic high from what they witnessed.