US President Donald Trump has a notorious weakness for handsome, younger men in suits. It's not about being gay, although his love of show tunes and blasts of "YMCA" suggest otherwise. This fixation is rooted in projection – he wants to prove himself as just as dominant and virile as the men he pursues.
Trump often courts these men when it serves his interests or needs something from them – concessions, actions, or simply a boost to his ego. He has used this tactic with a range of politicians, including Zohran Mamdani, Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and JD Vance.
His behavior towards Zelenskyy is particularly notable. The two presidents have had heated exchanges, but Trump's recent actions suggest a thaw in their relationship. After a brutal few weeks that saw the GOP roundly drubbed at the polls and declining poll numbers, Trump knew he needed to seize control of the narrative.
By making overtures towards Zelenskyy, Trump is attempting to woo him and advance his own agenda. The Ukrainian president's election as mayor of New York City is seen as a threat to Trump's plans for federal funding, so it's clear that he wants to make amends and potentially get some concessions from the new leader.
Trump's tactics are often bizarre and unconvincing, but they can be effective in getting what he wants. With Zelenskyy's peace deal proposal facing opposition from Macron and other European leaders, Trump's overtures may be a last-ditch attempt to salvage his reputation.
One has to wonder what drives Trump's behavior – is it a genuine desire for connection or just a clever tactic? Regardless, the results speak for themselves: handsome men in suits often get a sympathetic ear and potentially valuable concessions from the US president.
Trump often courts these men when it serves his interests or needs something from them – concessions, actions, or simply a boost to his ego. He has used this tactic with a range of politicians, including Zohran Mamdani, Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and JD Vance.
His behavior towards Zelenskyy is particularly notable. The two presidents have had heated exchanges, but Trump's recent actions suggest a thaw in their relationship. After a brutal few weeks that saw the GOP roundly drubbed at the polls and declining poll numbers, Trump knew he needed to seize control of the narrative.
By making overtures towards Zelenskyy, Trump is attempting to woo him and advance his own agenda. The Ukrainian president's election as mayor of New York City is seen as a threat to Trump's plans for federal funding, so it's clear that he wants to make amends and potentially get some concessions from the new leader.
Trump's tactics are often bizarre and unconvincing, but they can be effective in getting what he wants. With Zelenskyy's peace deal proposal facing opposition from Macron and other European leaders, Trump's overtures may be a last-ditch attempt to salvage his reputation.
One has to wonder what drives Trump's behavior – is it a genuine desire for connection or just a clever tactic? Regardless, the results speak for themselves: handsome men in suits often get a sympathetic ear and potentially valuable concessions from the US president.
it's like he thinks we're not watching him... anyway, this whole thing just goes to show how much of a master manipulator trump really is 
the guy can make you feel like youre the only one in the room with his charm and charisma 
. But seriously, does he even care about Ukraine or the deal with Zelenskyy, or is it all just about him trying to save face? 
... I don't know, maybe he's just really into fashion and wants to wear a fancy Ukrainian suit 
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. And what's up with this fixation on "dominance" and "virility"? Can't we all just get along and work together without trying to prove some sort of masculinity thing? 
I mean, can you believe this? The guy literally uses his attraction to younger guys in suits to get what he wants. It's so manipulative 
And let's be real, when you've had as many public controversies as Trump has, it's no wonder he'd want someone to fawn all over him and make him feel good again 
The fact that these guys are often total strangers who just happen to look the part is pretty suspicious too 
Anyway, it's all about playing the victim and getting what he wants from these handsome young men in suits. I'm not surprised he's trying to make nice with Zelenskyy after that last election fiasco. He needs some friends who can bail him out of trouble 
. Can't say I trust this guy or his motives, but hey, if it works for him, I guess we'll just have to deal with it 
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. It seems like Trump is trying to buy some goodwill by being buddies with younger guys, but it always feels like there's an angle 
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but idk if it's really about being dominant or virile or just a cry for attention? and seriously why is he so obsessed with zelenksyy tho 
It's like, dude, be honest for once! But at the same time, I guess it's true that his tactics can work out in his favor. Those Ukrainian guys must really have a lot of influence over him... Zelenskyy's got to be so flattered to be on Trump's "nice guy" list 
i mean who else can make a song about mental health sound so catchy? but back to trump, i guess it's just about him trying to feel powerful again after losing those elections 
i think its kinda sweet that he's making overtures towards him, maybe hes really interested in finding common ground & thats a great thing for america lol but also lets be real trump would do anything 2 get what hes wants so idk if im buying it or not 
lol, i mean, who tries to woo someone by making overtures after getting destroyed at the polls? 
. Plus, can we talk about how weird it is that he's always chasing these guys around and trying to get something from them? Like, what a manipulative move 
. We should be more concerned about the real issues at hand rather than speculating about Trump's personal life 
. It's all just a distraction from the real challenges facing this country 