Observations today from Washington, DC's bulletized conventional wisdom tip sheet Axios:
"If you're a foreign leader or a CEO about to meet with President Trump — or if you want to avoid his vengeance — come bearing gifts.
Why it matters: Government officials and business leaders around the world have gotten the message and are strategizing about how to give Trump real or perceived wins to try to smooth out any relationship bumps with the new administration, and avoid economic or legal penalties.
Some privately have compared him to a mob boss: Tributes are required, and the shakedowns come with the full weight of the U.S. government." (our emphasis)
Many would call it simple bribery, but it's also a case of stroking his fragile ego and narcissism, making him feel like the omnipotent ruler that he aspires to be. It's an extension and expansion of his Trump International Hotel bribery scam from his first four years, where anyone wanting to do business successfully with the Malignant Fascist had to spend lots of money at his DC hotel.
One instance noted in this list -- among all the other petty shakedowns -- was the tacky invitation by King Charles to the MF for a state visit presented by Prime Minister Starmer. The British royal family has had some major scandals in the past 50 years, so perhaps they empathize with the felonious, sexual predator MF as a fellow "victim" needing some consolation. Nevertheless, another stain on the UK.
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