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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNeverending treachery: SHITLER manages to alienate our closest ally, even BoJo
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https://news.yahoo.com/trump-losing-support-united-states-130000660.html
Trump is losing the support of the United States' closest ally after the president slammed down the phone on them during an 'apoplectic' call
.... Donald Trump's previously close relationship with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks close to collapse, following new revelations that the president slammed down the phone on him.
Trump's behaviour during last week's call was described by officials as "apoplectic," and Johnson has now reportedly shelved plans for an imminent visit to Washington. ....
In a clear barb at Trump and his threats to launch a new trade war with Europe, Johnson added that "from Brussels to China to Washington, tariffs are being waved around like cudgels, even in debates on foreign policy where frankly they have no place." ....
Trump's decision to assassinate Qassem Soleimani last month was quickly criticised by Johnson's administration, with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab warning that further conflict with Iran is "in none of our interests." ....
Trump's threats to target Iranian cultural sites were also criticised by Johnson, with his spokesperson telling reporters in London that any attempt to do so would be a war crime. ....
He (UK Defence Secretary Ben WALLACE) added: "The assumptions of 2010 that we were always going to be part of a US coalition is really just not where we are going to be."
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Neverending treachery: SHITLER manages to alienate our closest ally, even BoJo (Original Post)
UTUSN
Feb 2020
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The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,687 posts)1. He can't even get along with that clown Johnson.
PatSeg
(47,430 posts)3. Not enough of an autocrat evidently
We are now enemies with the British and Canadians. Next up to bat: Israel, for the trifecta.
DEbluedude
(816 posts)4. Never ending insanity.
Liberalhammer
(576 posts)5. They are to much alike
Makes sense
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)6. In ancient days when I did a tonne of stimulants I was angry a lot too (nt)
crickets
(25,976 posts)7. Anyone who can make Boris Johnson sound like the reasonable one
in a conversation has completely gone off the rails.
Also, alienating the UK? WTF, mate.
FunkyLeprechaun
(2,383 posts)8. I don't like the Tories because of how Johnson took over power
But even then, I dont think Johnson is that far right.
I wish we never did Brexit.
I'm not a fan of Johnson, but I'd take 10 of him any day over even a half of a trump.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(107,972 posts)10. Trump baby throws another tantrum