cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/48194979
Critics of Donald Trump took to social media to trash the president’s bragging about his “great deal” with Iran that no other president before him could have accomplished.
Trump announced Sunday — right before his planned UFC fights on the White House lawn that coincided with his 80th birthday — that “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!”
To the last point, I don’t think he has anything on Trump to make him start the war. Trump is a dumb malignant Narcissist with age related cognitive decline. It’s really easy to manipulate him with flattery and bribes. I think it’s far more likely Bebe played to his ego about strength and promised some way to cut the Trump organization in on a scam to make money off the situation. That’s why when Bebe pressed him too hard last time he cut him out in the cold and is making this deal with Iran alone. Trump sees the political consequence, and Trump is Trump first at all times. He demands loyalty, but returns it only when convenient.
Fair enough. It’s either or both. But he got played. (And now only wants out, which not a good negotiation position. So he pays billions to get out. And what does he care? It’s not like it’s his money or he pays taxes)