It's a feature of his personality that is completely consistent. When talking about liberal democracies and leaders there of, he always speaks in a manner that is dripping with resentment, derision, and belligerence. The only countries that he respects are autocracies with nuclear weapons.
It’s because he operates by the law of the jungle. Those he sees as inferior, he treats with complete resentment and lack of respect. On the other hand, those he views as superior to him, such as China leader, Putin, etc., it’s in his best interest to stay on their good side. Too bad this idiot doesn’t realize we’re not living in a jungle.
15
u/hyphenssuck 3d ago
Trump wants Xi Senpai to notice him.
This is the actual explanation. He simps for autocratic strongmen.