From saviour to Judas How Trump's pivot on Russia also endangers his own country | Simon Tisdall
Briefly

The article critiques Donald Trump's recent statements regarding Ukraine, comparing him to historical figures synonymous with treachery. It highlights his transition from an American ally to a supporter of Russian aggression, praising Putin while criticizing Ukraine's president, Zelenskyy. The satire of Browning's poem underscores the gravity of Trump's actions amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the human cost of the war and painting Trump as a disgrace to American democracy. The author questions Trump's mental state, suggesting a troubling level of attention-seeking behavior that threatens democratic norms.
Trump's transition from American savior to American Judas, within a month, highlights the dangers of his disdain for Ukraine's struggle against tyranny.
This deranged collapse into craven capitulation reflects a disturbing shift in Trump's narrative, portraying Ukraine's fundamental fight for survival as something trivial.
In praising Putin and belittling Zelenskyy, Trump aligns himself with historical figures synonymous with betrayal, such as Brutus and Benedict Arnold.
As Ukraine's people face horrific aggression, Trump's behavior is not just reckless but indicative of a deeper, unsettling mental state that resonates throughout American democracy.
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