It was a masterstroke. Trump clearly set Zelensky up, and Zelensky walked right into the trap. Now any humiliation on the battlefield will be Ukraine's to own and the US can wash its hands of the problem whilst looking tough. Part II of the trap will be the European response, which is already to step up to the plate as Ukraine's saviour, a position they are not qualified to undertake. You've got to hand it to him - Trump played a blinder tonight.
It was obviously a trap, so I was glad when Saturday Night Live did a skit about it (even though they're anti-Russia). Of course, I favour neither side, and appreciate drubbing in either direction.
Zellensky tried to out grift a Master Grifter and failed.
It was a masterstroke. Trump clearly set Zelensky up, and Zelensky walked right into the trap. Now any humiliation on the battlefield will be Ukraine's to own and the US can wash its hands of the problem whilst looking tough. Part II of the trap will be the European response, which is already to step up to the plate as Ukraine's saviour, a position they are not qualified to undertake. You've got to hand it to him - Trump played a blinder tonight.
It was obviously a trap, so I was glad when Saturday Night Live did a skit about it (even though they're anti-Russia). Of course, I favour neither side, and appreciate drubbing in either direction.
https://youtu.be/CUpOMSJ1MdU