To critics, the mess in the Gulf reflects Trumpian flaws: impatience, hubris, over-reliance on threats, incuriosity about how foreigners think. In fact, several US presidents have made similar blunders. Trump stands out for unusual cynicism & incompetencehttps://t.co/pW0vjAza9C— David Rennie (@DSORennie) April 22, 2026
RT by @TheEconomist: To critics, the mess in the Gulf reflects Trumpian flaws: impatience, hubris, over-reliance on threats, incuriosity about how foreigners think. In fact, several US presidents have made similar blunders. Trump stands out for unusual cynicism & incompetence
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