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Perfecting the Art of ‘Trump Whispering’

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Wall Street Journal: “Trump whispering is a practice that takes many forms—flattery, reverse psychology and pomp—but its ultimate aim is to guide him toward your foreign-policy goals. Politicians who pride themselves on Trump whispering say it starts by understanding his transactional instincts.”

“Framing geopolitical issues in real-estate terms is one technique. So is appealing to Trump’s sense of status among world leaders. During Trump’s first term, Macron invited him to Bastille Day celebrations in 2017, making him the guest of honor at France’s annual military parade. The gesture spawned an initial bromance between the men that was expressed in backslaps, hugs and air kisses. Disagreements over Iran and other issues, however, clouded the relationship later in Trump’s first term.”

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