It is more of a deliberate nasty deception than an exaggeration and or stupidness. Yet again, to be nasty is actually to be stupid in the first place…
Trump uses theatrical announcements to deflect attention from easy targets, including nations that rely on the “generosity” of the United States or have internal issues. He fears that the United States, NATO, and the European allies would suffer a severe and embarrassing political setback, which cannot be concealed by a “compromise” with Russia over Ukraine. […]
