What Do You Do About A Declining President? | Defector
Briefly

The article discusses a meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, where Trump's focus strayed to golf rather than diplomacy. It highlights the media scrutiny around President Biden's reelection campaign, particularly as noted by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Their book critiques Biden's declining competence, revealing that many political insiders had concerns but kept silent until after a poor debate performance. The dynamics between personal interests in politics and public perception emerge as central themes.
Trump's meeting with South Africa's Ramaphosa veered towards golf, illustrating his tendency to prioritize personal interests even in diplomatic contexts.
The publicity surrounding Biden's potential decline is driven by journalists Tapper and Thompson, highlighting the reluctance of insiders to publicly criticize him.
Read at Defector
[
|
]