The Ugly American Comes to Europe: Donald Trump in France

Donald Trump's visit to Évian and Versailles offered this Geneva resident an unusually close look at the American president as the local press reported on all the ins and outs of his drop-by. While much of the commentary has focused on the G7 and the very thin memorandum of understanding with Iran, what stood out was Trump's conduct. His declaration that "I'm the boss," his hostility toward journalists, and the pageantry at Versailles all reinforced the image of a president increasingly drawn to the trappings of royal power. Trump turned the visit into another display of self-aggrandizement, reinforcing his image as the “Ugly American.” More The post The Ugly American Comes to Europe: Donald Trump in France appeared first on CounterPunch.org .