By John Q. Hosedrinker 
According to The Washington Post, President Trump has had minimal involvement in the 28-point peace plan drafted by his administration to address the war in Ukraine. An unnamed official described Trump’s awareness as superficial, while also noting that the administration has experienced internal “chaos.” US officials have indicated the plan is not set in stone, with room for negotiation with Ukrainian and European partners, and the US has stressed the urgency of reaching an agreement. The deadline for the agreement has been set for Thanksgiving, and questions remain as to whether the deadline will be met.
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Trump didn’t read the terms of the peace deal he pushed Ukraine into – WP, and that’s the core of the matter here, isn’t it? It seems almost comical, but it’s a stark reality we have to grapple with. The idea of a world leader, especially one involved in international peace negotiations, not bothering to read the actual document is, frankly, alarming. It suggests a lack of seriousness and a reliance on others, perhaps even those with ulterior motives, to dictate his actions.
He just took the paperwork from his handler, as it were. This imagery, the implication that he was simply handed the deal by someone else, paints a picture of someone being used, someone who’s a puppet, and perhaps, more tellingly, someone who isn’t really in charge. It suggests a vulnerability to manipulation, which is not what you want in a global leader, especially in a situation as delicate as a peace deal. The comments about “Russian stooge” and “daddy Putin” certainly point to the possibility of external influence guiding his actions.
“I was elected to lead, not to read.” That quote, if true, perfectly encapsulates the situation. It’s a statement of willful ignorance, a rejection of the due diligence expected of a president. It’s a statement that prioritizes image and action over understanding the fine print. This lack of attention to detail is a recipe for disaster in any context, and especially so when dealing with a complex international agreement.
It’s a pattern, isn’t it? Trump gets all his information from people talking to him, or from television. He would never sit down and read a report or a treaty. Reading, it appears, is not a priority. This is the issue: how can someone make informed decisions, especially about something as consequential as a peace deal, without actually understanding the terms? This all points to a larger problem: the quality of leadership and the ability to critically assess information is paramount in high-stakes situations.
Why would Ukraine have any faith in a peace proposal? Considering their history, particularly the Budapest Memorandum, which was signed with the U.S., UK, and Russia, the situation becomes even more complicated. The Budapest Memorandum, which pledged to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and refrain from the use of force, was effectively broken. This history of broken promises casts a long shadow on any future peace deals and the integrity of all parties involved.
The Simpsons called it. “I was elected to lead, not to read.” This echoes the idea of a president who is more interested in the performative aspects of the job than in the actual work involved. The quote is a distillation of the problem: a leader who sees reading as a burden, as something beneath them, rather than an essential part of the job.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the deal was in Russian. The idea that the documents might not even have been translated, or that he wouldn’t even recognize the language, reinforces the notion of a detached leader, someone who is not fully engaged with the details of the situation. This lack of engagement raises serious questions about the entire process.
He doesn’t even understand how magnets work. This is a pointed criticism, a jab at his perceived intellectual capacity. It suggests a lack of basic scientific understanding, and by extension, a lack of the broader knowledge necessary to make informed decisions on complex matters.
Trump cares about nothing but photo ops to brag about. This, if accurate, paints a picture of a leader more concerned with personal gain and public image than with the welfare of the country or the complexities of international relations. A peace deal is a chance to score political points but requires careful negotiation, reading, and understanding to accomplish a real peace.
Read? Why is it that every bad thing the GOP does is met with a simple “I didn’t read it”/”I didn’t know”/”I have not seen that information yet” and it just… stops right there? It’s their job to know this stuff. This lack of accountability speaks to a larger problem within the political system. The comment points to the fact that people in positions of power often shirk responsibility by claiming ignorance, creating a cycle of non-accountability.
Functionally illiterate! He cannot read so why would he? The sheer fact is that he likely cannot read, and this lack of basic skills renders him unfit to be a leader of peace negotiations. It seems to go back to the idea that he has never had to actually engage with the realities of leadership. This lack of engagement is, at the very least, troubling.
Does he know how to read in the first place? The fundamental lack of reading ability has been repeated, suggesting that this isn’t about laziness or a lack of interest, but a genuine inability. The core point is this: How can any complex situation, such as a peace deal, be handled without a complete understanding of its components? It’s a question that demands an answer, and it casts a long shadow on the events themselves.