:"the affected NATO allies (which consider themselves to be champions of the now-defunct “[[rules-based order]]” that was destroyed by the [[US]]’ own hand after it no longer served its interests) tried to militarily challenge it in a symbolic way, which provoked Trump. Knowing how he views the world, which isn’t a secret since he’s open about his opinions, he arguably perceived that as both unacceptable and pathetic. He now wants to humiliate those who opposed him. | :"the affected NATO allies (which consider themselves to be champions of the now-defunct “[[rules-based order]]” that was destroyed by the [[US]]’ own hand after it no longer served its interests) tried to militarily challenge it in a symbolic way, which provoked Trump. Knowing how he views the world, which isn’t a secret since he’s open about his opinions, he arguably perceived that as both unacceptable and pathetic. He now wants to humiliate those who opposed him. |