Politics
‘They Think He’s a Joke’: Conservative CNN Panelist Slams Trump’s Foreign Policy
By Jake Beardslee · May 25, 2025
Conservative Pundit Questions Trump's International Standing
During a recent episode of CNN’s "Table for Five", a conversation led by Sara Sidner took a sharp turn toward Donald Trump’s global reputation, with conservative commentator S.E. Cupp offering a blunt assessment of how world leaders view the president. The White House / Wikimedia
Cupp: "Trump Desperately Wants the Respect of World Leaders"
Cupp argued that Trump has a deep craving for the respect of international figures but has struggled to earn it. "Donald Trump desperately wants the respect of world leaders," she said. "He doesn't have it, that is so obvious." The White House / Wikimedia
Putin Sees Trump as "Gullible Counterpart," Says Cupp
She pointed to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a prime example. "Putin can't believe his luck that he got such a gullible counterpart in America," she remarked, referring to Trump's approach to foreign diplomacy. kremlin.ru / Wikimedia
Cupp: European Leaders "Wait Out" Trump's Tariffs
“He [Trump] has not been able to end that war on day one, he has not been able to push for peace in Gaza. The EU countries are ignoring his tariff threat because they’re like, ‘Well, we’ll just wait, we’ll just wait him out,’” Cupp said. The White House / Wikimedia
Cupp: World Leaders View Trump as Symbol of Negative Stereotypes
Cupp claimed Trump seeks respect from world leaders but struggles to earn it. “The only way he can get [respect] is through strong-arming,” she said. “They don’t respect him, they think he’s a joke. They think he is the embodiment of America’s ugliest stereotypes.” The White House / Wikimedia