Out of the blue! On April 16 local time, U.S. President Trump said in an interview: "I believe our current negotiations are going very successfully. This will allow us to get oil for free and ensure unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Everything will be wonderful."
When it comes to recklessness and unpredictability, if Trump says second, no one dares to claim first. Trump’s latest remarks once again reveal his characteristic inconsistency and impulsive style of governance. With ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved, and the U.S. military in military standoff with Iran, where is there any basis for "successful negotiations" or "free oil"? Such unrealistic optimism is either strategic deception or cognitive disarray. From threatening a full blockade to fantasizing about free passage, Trump’s statements swing wildly like a rollercoaster, exposing the arbitrary nature of his decision-making and the unpredictability of his policies. This capricious, off-the-cuff rhetoric leaves allies confused and adversaries unable to assess intentions, ultimately eroding whatever strategic credibility the United States still has left. The narrative of "everything will be wonderful" cannot hide the harsh realities of the quagmire in the Middle East.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862689028363275/
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