Donald Trump Sounds off After Canada Says Athletes Will Not Compete in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
03/23/2020 01:46 pm EDT
'Leadership'
Many users all along the political spectrum were upset by the idea of the president taking his cue from another foreign leader, rather than being proactive in doing what is best for his country. They felt that the president should state his own position now rather than waiting for others to show their hand first.
Unsurprised
Some said they were not surprised to hear the president considering such a large gathering this summer, against the advice of most medical experts.
More Responsibility
Others joked that the president should relinquish even more responsibility to Abe or other world leaders to get the U.S. through the coronavirus pandemic.
Distracted
Many people were surprised to see the Olympics even up for discussion on Monday morning, thinking that there were much more pressing issues to worry about. They asked the president to concentrate on urgent issues.
Trust
Some did say that the president's tweet was reasonable, agreeing that Abe was well-placed to make an informed decision on the 2020 Olympics one way or the other. They noted the friendship between the U.S. and Japan, feeling that it was worth preserving by showing trust in Abe.
Safety
On the other hand, many tweeted that there was nothing to justify the safety risk of the U.S. attending the 2020 Olympics. They criticized the president for even considering it publicly.
Inconsistent
Finally, many criticized Trump's praise for Abe, noting other world leaders he had alternately praised and then turned against publicly. In particular, many pointed out Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China. They noted that the president had praised Xi recently — likely referring to his tweet thanking the Chinese leader in January — and yet has recently placed the blame for the coronavirus pandemic on China itself.
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