World Leaders and Business Moguls Master the Art of Fawning Over Trump

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A culture of ‘fawning’ over Donald Trump has emerged among world leaders, politicians and business moguls, involving excessive praise and flattery. This follows a cabinet meeting that saw Trump’s department heads excessively praising him and his work, a tactic that is believed to be aimed at countering Trump’s fragile ego. Notable leaders have joined the trend, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Nato’s Secretary General Mark Rutte, along with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer offering Trump a letter from King Charles.

Trump’s Overwhelming Praise: Sycophantic Politicians and Business Leaders

Donald Trump, once deemed by People magazine as one of the worst-dressed individuals in the US, is now being lauded as “a style icon” and “a peace president”. A curious political phenomenon emerged, as world leaders, moguls, and journalists engage in the art of public fawning.

In an August cabinet meeting, Trump’s department heads effusively praised him in grandiose terms. Property developer turned special Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, expressed his enthusiasm for representing Trump’s humanitarian efforts worldwide.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer installed a mammoth three-storey banner of Trump at the Department of Labor, where Trump’s face towers over the Washington pedestrians. Other cabinet members dodged his controversial actions to echo praises.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, congratulated Trump on his decision to tackle Iran’s nuclear facilities, asserting that it would alter history. Similarly, Mark Rutte, Nato’s secretary general, lauded Trump for his resolute action in Iran and his push for increased defense spending.

Even business leaders have joined the praise choir. Apple’s Tim Cook, commended Trump’s focus on innovation. OpenAI’s Sam Altman credited Trump’s presidency for setting the stage for global leadership. Trump’s administration is now characterized by a need for constant adoration and approval.

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, previously claimed Trump’s influence extended to changing American fashion with his suit-wearing persona on The Apprentice. However, suit sales actually fell during The Apprentice’s airing time, and as of last year, 45% of Americans claimed to wear a suit less frequently than a decade ago.

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