United States Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley took Trump's threat to the General Assembly to cut off U.S. aid to any country that went against him in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capitol. The U.N. members ignored the threat and voted 128-9 to renounce Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capitol. Trump's arrogance made it clear before the vote that the vote would have no affect on its plan to move the American Embassy to Jerusalem.
Haley also said the vote will make a difference on how Americans look at the U.N. and how we look at countries who disrespect us in the U.N. Haley's words carry no meaning since the trumpet man respects no one, not even his own countrymen. And yes, people in all walks of life know that truth. Trump's threat is another one of his corrupt attitude from the business world he has often tried in the political world but Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu took Trump to task when he said it is unethical to think that the votes and dignity of member states are for sale. That from a country who is an ally of the United States.
Trump's autocratic rule is not working well for America's interest because it is just the opposite of leadership. Leadership is not about getting back, division, or taking sides with Russia over our intelligence community. President George W. Bush lost the mantle of moral authority when he started a war and occupation in Iraq over WMD that did not exist. Donald Trump entered office lacking any moral authority and respect for humankind. And that really says it all.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
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