The article critiques the interaction between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky during a meeting. The author expresses embarrassment over Trump's bullying demeanor and lack of basic politeness towards Zelensky, suggesting an absence of 'home training' or respect. This is contrasted with past diplomatic engagements, notably recalling President Reagan's respectful approach to Gorbachev. The author reflects nostalgically on past political conduct, lamenting the decline in diplomatic decorum and the importance of treating guests with respect and dignity.
"As I watched the meeting among President Trump, Vice President Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky, I wondered if Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance ever had any 'home training' or were taught any plain old good manners."
"Listening to the loud words spilling out of Trump's mouth, totally drowning out anything Mr. Zelensky, I could almost hear my mom demanding of the president and vice president, 'Where are your manners?'"
"What happened to the dignified, diplomatic talks that we witnessed in 1987, when President Ronald Reagan, standing at the Brandenburg Gate, said to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev..."
Collection
[
|
...
]