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Britain and the US: together again

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I just posted a piece critical of Trump’s dealings with the Mexican president. But I have high praise for what’s going one with Britain:

Donald Trump has told Theresa May he believes Brexit will be a “wonderful thing” for Britain and open the door to new trade deals as the two leaders appeared to hold hands at the White House.

In a joint press conference at the White House, Mr Trump said: “Great days lie ahead for our two peoples and our two countries. “On behalf of our nation, I thank you for joining us here today as a really great honour.”

There’s not much of substance to report—exchanges of gifts and platitudes, praise and smiles. But I have little doubt that it signifies a very real change in US-British relations compared to the gloomy Obama years. I hope it will bear fruit and not just be window-dressing, because Britain has long been one of out staunchest allies. They may not be Thatcher and Reagan, but May and Trump represent two relatively right-leaning executives in a time of great crisis in the world, and they represent an opportunity for unity on a host of issues that matter.

Oh, and by the way, I really like May’s suit:

Not sure exactly what Trump’s looking at. But note the Churchill bust between them (at least, I’m assuming that’s what it is; can’t read the plaque on it).

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Britain and the US: together again — 17 Comments

  1. I liked the suit too. I think the presser went well, but Acosta from CNN complained about how short it was. Typical!
    One thing I noticed was that a British reporter in her rather long list of questions brought up abortion, which Trump ignored. Why in the hell would a Brit care about America’s abortion laws? Does she even know what they are, and as she seen the Project Veritas videos about PP? I think this is probably another case of a foreigner gettting her info on America from NYT, Wapo, and CNN.

  5. That is the the Churchill bust. Glad its back. One of bho’s first acts of diplomacy was to send it back to the UK.

  7. Parker…

    I do believe that it was recorded as his VERY first ‘presidential’ act.

    Priorities!

  9. The brit reporter misrepresented Trump’s position on punishment of women who have an abortion. Trump had responded to Chris Matthews question; in which Matthews speculated that abortion had again been made illegal and if so, should a woman who then had an illegal abortion be punished?

    Trump clumsily stated that under those conditions there would have to be a punishment for the woman.

    What he could have responded with is to clarify the conditions by asking Matthews; you’re asking me if abortion was illegal because the country had decided that a fetus is a baby… should a lawbreaker face legal consequence? You said that IF abortion had been ruled illegal, right? Then Trump could have said that breaking the law must always carry consequence. Otherwise, why have laws?

    Trump is not a facile, deep thinker but his instincts are good. Instinctual, non-nuanced statements are easily mischaracterized. The MSM specializes in them.

  13. I notice that the picture of Trump & May holding hands is included in the post.

    At the end of the press conference, I noticed that Trump picked up his notes and put them in his pocket. Perhaps this was related to a reporter taking photos of one of the cabinet secretary’s notes during the Senate questioning.

    Since Trump was nearer to the exit off the podium, he was the first to move, but when he was at the stairs, he stopped, turned and appeared to hold out his arm or hand to May. Likewise, outside the office, there appears to be a slight slope. At the top, Trump holds out his arm/hand, she takes it. At the bottom of the slope, she lets go.

    My initial reaction was that Trump was showing good manners. Talking with a friend, she noticed the same actions and had the same response.

    It was a nice gesture and I appreciate seeing it, even though most people will probably come up with a snide comment about them holding hands.

  14. If Theresa May has worn the same suit before, and varied the accessories, I applaud her frugality and good sense. Besides, it is attractive.

    Liz, I agree. I still reflexively revert to what was once considered common courtesies toward women–just the way my Mother and Grandmother taught me.

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