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drray23

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6. I dont think the german chancellor will allow Trump to bully him.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #1)

Sat May 31, 2025, 08:35 PM

May 31

He is very much against Trump and has criticized him many times.

I can see how a leader from a smaller country might feel that they have no choice but to take it. Germany, however along with France is the main power leading Europe.

He has the whole EU behind him and its economic power ( which is greater than that of the US).

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They willingly go to the Oval Office like sheep to the slaughter. Irish_Dem May 31 #1

I'm assuming President Zalenskyy has given him some good tips, Irish_Dem! Leghorn21 May 31 #3

Yes I hope he is prepared to defend himself from a brutal public Oval Office ambush. Irish_Dem May 31 #5

I dont think the german chancellor will allow Trump to bully him. drray23 May 31 #6

I hope you are right, but there is no evidence any leader will stand up to Trump Irish_Dem May 31 #7

Taco Trump thinks he's seeing Ricky Ricardo's neighbor C_U_L8R May 31 #2

My precise thought. tavernier May 31 #8

My God, my first thought as well Ishoutandscream2 Jun 1 #12

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trump will have to wear his triple elevator shoes, Bayard May 31 #9

Wear a cup, he attacks like a coward. He needs a crowd/audience/fan boys like Vance. Buddyzbuddy May 31 #10

I hope Mertz knows enough to bring cards. 3Hotdogs Jun 1 #11