Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Photo of Trump, Boris Johnson Perfectly Sums Up Their Relationship

Bad hair diplomacy beats surrender-monkey Parliament any day.


"The three-day summit of world leaders featured discussions about global trade, nuclear treaties, and environmental issues that have dominated the discourse.

The image, taken by Stefan Rousseau, shows Trump and Johnson meeting for the first time since Johnson became prime minister last month. The two are pointing and smiling at each other as those around the table look on with less amusement."
'Less amusement.' Or maybe they're too busy eating to be bothered by a split second of jocularity.

But, it's the Business Insider, and it's never let a chance to trash talk Trump pass by. The article quickly plops smack into the middle of a running spat between Trump and Johnson, then-mayor of London, in 2015-16.

"But Johnson has softened his stance on Trump since becoming Britain's leader. In an interview with Politico in June, Johnson declined to criticize Trump and said he found it "hard to disagree" with his assessment of former Prime Minister Theresa May as "foolish."
As for Brexit, my advice is still free, Mr. Prime Minister: A middle finger salute, Boris, followed by ‘No Deal’ Brexit. Just do it.

H/t: Never Yet Melted