by Rich Lowry
He persuades by pressuring. He coaxes by threatening. He de-escalates by escalating.
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President Donald Trump gestures during a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
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The least diplomatic president in U.S. history is scoring diplomatic victories.
Over the last couple of days, Donald Trump has gotten NATO to agree to a defense spending target of 5 percent and backed Canada off imposing a digital services tax on American tech firms.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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The least diplomatic president in U.S. history is scoring diplomatic victories.
Over the last couple of days, Donald Trump has gotten NATO to agree to a defense spending target of 5 percent and backed Canada off imposing a digital services tax on American tech firms.
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About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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