Yes, Trump is a hypocrite. But is pointing that out an effective attack? | Jan-Werner Mueller
Briefly

The article discusses a significant moment during the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which began to deteriorate over a trivial question regarding Zelenskyy's attire. This incident, raised by Brian Glenn from Real America's Voice, triggered a wider critique of hypocrisy and standards in political discourse. The article argues that while critics highlighted the inconsistency of attacks against Zelenskyy, such charges are ineffective when directed at individuals who do not believe in upholding consistent moral standards. This reflects a larger dysfunction in how political norms are understood and enforced within certain factions.
The trivial moment when Brian Glenn questioned Zelenskyy’s attire symbolizes a larger debate about norms and hypocrisy in political discourse. Critics highlighted the double standards.
Charges of hypocrisy often fail in the MAGA world because the accused do not adhere to a standard of consistency, instead asserting that their actions are justified.
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