Why is every bad decision Trump makes, especially foreign policy, chalked up as a negotiation tactic by conservatives?
25% tariffs for Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs for China? Negotiation tactic.
Threatening annexing Canada, Panama, Gaza, and Greenland? Negotiation tactic.
Voting today with Russia against the UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine? Negotiation tactic.
Why is this such a common defense and excuse for Trump's bad decisions and policies?
Article: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/politics/us-joins-russia-ukraine-un-vote/index.html
I've already seen conservatives adopting the "negotiation tactic" talking point in response to today's news.