Merkel and Trump vs Merkel and Obama. The pictures say it all. The eyes, the looks and the stares show why Trump is reviled around the world. And how real leaders build lasting friendships, based on trust and respect.
The new face of America -
G7 2018
Should I punch him in the face?
Trump gets no respect. So he bullies and sulks.
Merkel looking disgusted -
America, what have you done?
From G20 2017. Image: REUTERS
OK, Macron, your turn to listen to this blowhard. While I figure out how to save the world.
What a twit.
Just ignore the pitiful man.
Did you pass kindergarten?
Let him go. It’s pointless.
Merkel in Trump White House -
Merkel in Obama White House. Trust and respect.
Obama, Merkel and others in Germany during the 2015 G7 meeting.
Michael Kappeler / Reuters
Germany loves America.
Where art thou Obama?
I disagree. German wine is better than Hanoi beer.
For vous.
No, no, they are not talking about Trump’s hands.
You don’t say.
You look even better in VR. Can I have my hand back? No.
A break at a jackets-off working session. Real leaders bring out the best in others.
Let’s go and save the world.
You lead -
A (premature) toast for World Peace -
They saw it coming ...
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A brilliant portrait of Angela Merkel, from Nov 2014 -
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