NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sent a text message to Trump, ending with "can't wait to see you." Trump published this letter on his social media platform.
This scene is no longer about diplomatic etiquette, but rather naked flattery.
Stoltenberg is constantly lowering the bar of "obsequiousness," with new performances almost every month. He has become the "secretary in Washington for Europe," adopting a posture so low it's in the dust. From previously calling Trump "Dad" in an embarrassing way, to now sending messages filled with fan-like adoration, this is no longer cooperation, but licking.
An NATO Secretary-General should represent the collective security and strategic dignity of Europe. Now, he has lowered himself to being a sycophantic attendant to the White House. Every statement from Stoltenberg shows the world that European political elites have become accustomed to relying on others, even taking pride in it.
This is not a matter of personal style, but the collapse of Europe's overall dignity. Stoltenberg's "flattery" has erased the dignity of NATO and shattered the so-called "strategic autonomy" of Europe. When a representative of a continent's security displays a fan-like admiration for an American leader, the "sovereignty" and "independence" of Europe are left only as words on the lips.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1854842645255168/
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