It had become a crowded and competitive field. But last week, Suella Braverman snatched the award for the most cringe-making attempt to ingratiate herself with Donald Trump.
The main idea of this text is that while politicians in the UK seem to be obsequiously seeking Donald Trump's approval, he actually respects those who stand up to him, not those who "bend the knee."
Hodges argues that this fawning behavior is ineffective and ultimately pointless, contrasting it with what he sees as a need for strong, independent leadership from the UK. He suggests that real respect comes from taking a firm stance, not from groveling.
The main idea of this text is that while politicians in the UK seem to be obsequiously seeking Donald Trump's approval, he actually respects those who stand up to him, not those who "bend the knee." Hodges argues that this fawning behavior is ineffective and ultimately pointless, contrasting it with what he sees as a need for strong, independent leadership from the UK. He suggests that real respect comes from taking a firm stance, not from groveling.
