Dolly Parton was the polar opposite of our bullying president | Robert Reich
Terrified of being seen as a loser, Donald Trump is nonsensically lashing out – even against our old friend Canada I’m still grieving Dolly Parton . I never met her and always wanted to. She was almost exactly my age and my height and had values I deeply admired. Her death leaves a hole in the firmament. Which brings me to the person whose values are as far from Dolly Parton’s as any human could…
Donald Trump's temperament has become increasingly erratic and aggressive following the death of country singer Dolly Parton. The former president, who has always admired Parton, expressed his grief publicly but quickly turned his attention to attacking Canada, a country he once considered a friend. Trump claimed that Canada has been "ripping off the United States of America" for years and imposed a 50% tariff on various goods imported from Canada.
This retaliatory move has led to a trade war with Canada, with Canada responding in kind by imposing its own 50% tariffs on American products. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has been praised for standing firm against Trump's pressure tactics, while Trump's popularity has plummeted to the low 30s. The attack on Canada is yet another humiliating failure for Trump, who has struggled to maintain his image as an invincible leader.
As more people recognize the truth about Trump's incompetence and immaturity, it becomes increasingly clear that he is the biggest loser in the political arena.
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