The News Agents - USA Are world leaders treating Trump like a useful idiot?
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Sep 10, 2025 Doug Heye, a Republican strategist and former communications director for the RNC, dives deep into Trump's foreign policy missteps. He questions Trump's ineffectiveness in influencing leaders like Netanyahu and Putin, labeling him the 'TACO president.' The discussion also revisits Trump's denial of his links to Epstein, scrutinizing how these controversies shape public perception. Heye critiques the coherence of Trump’s strategies amidst shifting U.S. international relations and explores the implications for American diplomacy.
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Active Internationally, Little To Show
- Trump is active internationally but his actions yield little concrete progress and often empower strongmen.
- Putin and Netanyahu act with apparent impunity because Trump's rhetoric lacks follow-through.
Used As A Useful Ally
- Emily Maitlis argues Trump is being used as a 'useful idiot' by leaders who ignore him.
- Netanyahu and Putin seek Trump’s tacit approval while pursuing their own agendas.
Qatar Strike Undermines Mediation
- The Qatar strike embarrassed US negotiators and undermined Qatar's mediator role.
- Israel's action appeared reckless given Doha's central place in hostage negotiations.