Comparing the leadership styles of Trump and Putin, the author draws parallels between their rise to power, their use of propaganda and public relations, and their chilling effects on dissent.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan on June 28, 2019. Comparing Trump to Putin, the author draws parallels between their leadership styles and the atmosphere surrounding them. The author reflects on their experience as a reporter for Russia Today between 2005 and 2008, a period when Putin was consolidating power.
They describe Putin's rise to prominence, his efforts to cultivate a positive image through public relations and carefully orchestrated events, and the chilling effect his authoritarian tendencies had on public discourse. The author notes how ordinary Russians seemed to suppress any discussion about Putin's abuses of power, perhaps out of fear of retribution from the lingering Soviet-era security apparatus. The text then draws a stark comparison between the political climate in Moscow during that era and the current political situation in Washington under Trump. The author highlights the similarities between Trump and Putin's approaches to leadership, their willingness to surround themselves with loyal oligarchs, and their disregard for traditional norms and democratic principles. Expressing concern about the direction of U.S. politics, the author warns that if the current trajectory continues, the consequences could be dire, not just for the United States but also for its neighbors, like Canada. Although Trump might not resort to military force, his actions could still inflict significant economic damage. The author concludes by emphasizing the showmanship inherent in Trump's brand of authoritarianism, contrasting it with Putin's more calculated and subdued approach
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