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The psychiatrist then examined former President Donald Trump’s unique approach to negotiations with Russia, suggesting that Trump’s background in commercial real estate influences his negotiations style, where he values toughness. This perspective aligns Trump’s apparent affinity for Putin with his own negotiation ideals, leading to potential misunderstandings about the effectiveness of tough rhetoric versus genuine diplomacy.
He noted that while the negotiations are unfolding, the public spectacle involved contrasts sharply with past secretive diplomacy, highlighting the myriad complexities of modern political discourse.