CNN Host Argues That Trump ‘Gaffes’ on China Trip Were Really ‘Smart Diplomacy’
Michael Smerconish said Trump’s comments were aimed at foreign adversaries, not voters, and argued that signaling weakness would undercut deterrence.
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Strategic Ambiguity? CNN Host Says Trump’s Controversial Remarks Were ‘Smart Diplomacy’ - Tampa Free Press
CNN host Michael Smerconish said Saturday that recent controversial remarks by President Donald Trump regarding Iran and Taiwan were not political gaffes, but rather examples of “smart diplomacy” aimed at foreign adversaries. Smerconish first addressed Trump’s statement that he is not considering Americans’ financial situations “even a little bit” when making decisions about Iran. While […] Strategic Ambiguity? CNN Host Says Trump’s Controversia…
CNN Host Argues That Trump ‘Gaffes’ on China Trip Were Really ‘Smart Diplomacy’
CNN host Michael Smerconish argued Saturday that President Donald Trump engaged in “smart diplomacy” this week with comments he made about the Iran war and Taiwan that critics viewed as “gaffes.” Smerconish first tackled Trump’s comment that he’s not considering Americans’ financial situations “even a little bit” when making decisions about Iran. Smerconish said he was sure Trump’s comment would be used in “plenty of Democratic midterm ads.” “Bu…
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