Donald Trump Praises Egyptian Dictator Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for "Low Crime"

Trump's Admiration for Dictators

• 💡 Donald Trump continues to praise dictators, expressing admiration for their ability to act without constraint.
• 🎯 This admiration is contrasted with former President George W. Bush, who, despite being considered terrible by the speaker, at least respected basic American principles.

Praise for Egypt's Leadership

• 🇪🇬 During a Middle East tour, Trump lauded Egypt's progress and leadership, specifically highlighting its low crime rate.
• 🗣️ He quoted Egyptian leadership as saying they don't even know what crime is, implying it's dealt with swiftly and effectively.
• 💬 Trump found this approach, where crime is quickly suppressed, to be "absolutely great," despite acknowledging some might view it as brutal authoritarianism.

The Blending of Civil and Military Power

• 🎖️ Trump is impressed by leaders who also hold military titles, such as Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, whom he refers to as "the general."
• 🇰🇵 This admiration for the fusion of civil and military leadership is also noted in his regard for North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
• 🧐 The speaker points out that Trump's preference for such leaders appears selective, as he doesn't seem to favor Venezuela's similar blending of civil and military roles.

Criticism of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's Regime

• ⚖️ Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is described as a brutal dictator who gained power through a coup and a subsequent massacre of protesters.
• 🚫 His regime is known for disappearing and torturing opposition members for spreading "false news" or insulting the state.
• 💔 Trump's praise for this regime's low crime rate is framed as a "global shame."

Trump's Approach to Diplomacy

• 🤼 International diplomacy under Trump is characterized as reduced to "high school rivalries" based on personal likability rather than substantive policy.
• 🌍 The list of authoritarians Trump admires includes Putin, Kim Jong Un, Erdogan, and now el-Sisi.