[ndsipa_pomu]

> This seems to be retribution, plain and simple.

It's hardly surprising as it's almost the defining feature of Trump - pettiness and revenge minded.

(though strangely, he hasn't publicly insulted his Pennsylvania would-be-assassin, but luckily his ear has healed remarkably well and so maybe he feels no need to do so)

[mindslight]

When someone demonstrates actual power, he backs down and cowers. It's why he always ends up doing awkward submissive gestures when interacting with foreign autocrats. No real confidence, all bluster.