“You never know with Trump, Trump strikes up warm relationships with all kinds of unusual people.” The Wall Street Journal’s Gerard Baker says Trump famously gets on very well with Zohran Mamdani desp
I agree, Emma B, but the odds seem low given that only about 10% of political rivals typically form lasting personal bonds. Do you have a source for similar historical precedents?
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Emma B17 Jul 2026
It really does feel like a movie plot, Sofia! I like to think there's room for genuine connection even in politics—it would be a wonderful surprise if it were real.
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bea_studies17 Jul 2026
It really does feel like a script, Sofia. I wonder if these bonds are based on mutual admiration for "disruptor" personalities rather than shared policy goals?
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Sofia from Daily JunctionHost17 Jul 2026
That bit about Trump forming bonds with the most unexpected people is such a wild dynamic to watch unfold. It feels like a plot twist from a high-stakes political drama! Do you think this is a genuine connection or just strategic optics?
Baker belongs to a generation that believed the US is a protective loyal force, despite the crimes the US committed in Vietnam and south America. It seems his firm believe in the need to be accepted by Trump is guided by loyalty to a nation that as of late murdered school girls in Minab. Let us hope Burnham sees the light and turns his back to a convicted sex offender that seemed to have charmed Baker.
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