Trump said at Mar-a-Lago that Zelenskyy’s rating stood at 4%.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of living in a “Russian-made disinformation space” due to his administration’s talks with Kremlin officials.

He urged Trump’s team to be “more truthful” after Trump blamed Kyiv for the war and downplayed U.S. aid contributions.

Zelenskyy’s remarks came as U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg visited Kyiv amid shifting U.S. policy on Russia. Meanwhile, European leaders, feeling sidelined by U.S.-Russia talks, held emergency meetings.

Zelenskyy canceled a Saudi Arabia trip in protest.

    • @lil0ps@lemmings.worldEnglish
      -21•1 month ago

      The word President implies authority. No, Trump is not an authoritarian. Yes, he has displayed authoritarian tendencies. Trump is not Hitler. Take a second to google ‘worlds best leaders’ and you see a lots of people who were never leading entire countries but just led culture, like Ghandi. It’s reasonable to conclude that most humans do not view any political leader as best or the greatest when they hold authority over other people. A leader is only considered good when they don’t have power over the population.

      • @perestroika@lemm.eeEnglish
        13•1 month ago

        No, Trump is not an authoritarian.

        That’s clearly false. He is actively attempting to expand presidential authority at the cost of the Congress, courts and federal agencies. He’s also replacing staff very agressively, installing loyalists whom he expects to do what he says. He has already gradually purged internal opposition within the Republican party, and continues work towards that end.

        The essence of authoritarianism is grabbing more power (accompanied by claims of needing it for legitimate purposes) - with dictatorship at the far end.

        • @lil0ps@lemmings.worldEnglish
          -18•1 month ago

          Just ask ChatGPT, look up the definition of the word, use google AI … put in any effort to verify your assumptions or false information is true. And type behavior like Nixon, yes. He does not fit the definition of an authoritarian.

          • @T00l_shed@lemmy.worldEnglish
            9•1 month ago

            Here, since you need what the definition is. I’m not sure how you don’t think trump isn’t authoritarian. He’s a fucking wanna be dictator, and he’s consolidating his powers more and more.

                • @lil0ps@lemmings.worldEnglish
                  -8•1 month ago

                  lol although the San Francisco based OpenAI Inc. removed their company policy claiming to be politically unbiased last month, the current AI and crypto czar, Angel investor for Facebook, Uber, and Air BnB, has repeatedly accused OpenAI Inc of being liberal. For the above reasons, it’s most logical to assume ChatGPT will not become TrumpGPT without significant and obvious ‘noise.’

                  • OtterEnglish
                    6•1 month ago

                    The AI chats don’t seem to give a straight answer on ANY issue. They always give a waffle-y answer that tries to account for ‘both sides’

                • @lil0ps@lemmings.worldEnglish
                  -4•1 month ago

                  It’s a free brain. You can do the research and come back but ChatGPT seems smarter than most people.

                  • @T00l_shed@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    4•1 month ago

                    It’s a plagiarism machine it doesn’t think. It’s not smart, it’s not a brain. But you’re correct in your statement that it’s “smarter than most people” but that’s not a good thing.

            • @lil0ps@lemmings.worldEnglish
              -9•1 month ago

              From chatGPT: “Donald Trump is often described as having authoritarian tendencies, but whether he can be classified as a “true authoritarian leader” is debated. While he has demonstrated some characteristics that align with authoritarianism—such as a disregard for democratic norms, an emphasis on strong, centralized leadership, and a penchant for undermining checks and balances—he has not fully implemented the institutional changes or widespread repression typically associated with authoritarian regimes.

              Key authoritarian tendencies in Trump’s leadership style include:

              1. Attack on Democratic Institutions: Trump’s frequent criticisms of the press, the judiciary, and other institutions that could check his power reflect a disregard for democratic norms.
              2. Populism and Cult of Personality: Trump has cultivated a strong personal following, often positioning himself as the sole representative of the “will of the people” against perceived elites and institutions.
              3. Undermining Elections: His repeated claims of a “stolen” 2020 election and the pressure to overturn the results show an authoritarian approach to consolidating power.
              4. Centralized Power and Disdain for Bureaucracy: Trump often favored executive actions and direct control over the government, sidelining bureaucratic processes and established norms.

              However, several factors complicate the argument that Trump is a “true” authoritarian:

              1. Checks and Balances: Despite his tendencies, U.S. democratic institutions (like Congress, the courts, and the media) have proven to be resilient and have pushed back against some of his more authoritarian impulses.
              2. Electoral System and Rule of Law: In a functioning democracy like the U.S., leaders can’t exercise full authoritarian control without undermining the very system that allows them to hold office. Trump’s loss in the 2020 election and the subsequent peaceful transfer of power is a counterpoint to claims of authoritarianism.

              So, while Trump exhibited several authoritarian behaviors, he did not fully embrace the comprehensive, systematic authoritarian rule seen in other countries or historical figures. Whether this was due to institutional constraints or his own leadership limitations is a subject of ongoing analysis.”