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Putin Masterfully Manipulated Trump Using Judo Tactics, Analyst Claims
Washington D.C. – A new analysis suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin strategically exploited former U.S. President Donald Trump’s personality and negotiating style, employing tactics reminiscent of the Japanese martial art of Judo to gain leverage. According to geopolitical analyst Dr. Andreas Kofler, Putin consistently outmaneuvered Trump by understanding his weaknesses and exploiting his belief in the power of “closing a deal.”
Kofler argues that Putin operates under a fundamentally different logic than American politicians, a miscalculation Trump appeared to make.”Putin creates his actions and words in such a way that he appears interested in reaching an agreement, and Trump believes him,” Kofler explained. ”In fact, putin would only agree to a deal on his own terms.”
The Art of Unbalancing an Opponent
Judo, unlike brute-force combat sports, focuses on mental and physical manipulation – disrupting an opponent’s balance and utilizing their momentum against them. Kofler contends Putin applies these principles not just in international relations, but in his entire leadership approach.
“Putin seems to have managed to knock Trump off balance without direct confrontation,” Kofler stated, “sometimes even combining amiable gestures with escalations like Ukrainian bombing.” this tactic, he argues, kept Trump constantly reacting and off-guard.
The analysis highlights a critical disparity: Putin’s apparent deep understanding of Trump’s psychology and preparedness, contrasted with what Kofler describes as a lack of strategic foresight within the Trump administration. Putin, according to the analyst, likely anticipated future moves, potentially using calculated gestures – like a possible release of Ukrainian children in response to a plea from former First Lady melania Trump – as delaying tactics.
“Putin’s goal is to exhaust Trump, to make him either refuse to engage further or concede to all his demands,” Kofler asserts.(Image: A split image showing Vladimir Putin practicing Judo and donald Trump shaking hands with Putin.Caption: Analysis suggests Putin used Judo-like tactics to manipulate Trump.)
Trump’s Continued Pursuit of “Peace Talks”
Despite publicly expressed concerns about putin’s actions, Donald Trump continues to resist applying pressure on Moscow. Instead, he has repeatedly signaled a desire to broker a peace treaty, seemingly prioritizing pressure on Kyiv.
In a recent statement,Trump indicated he would assess the positions of both Russia and Ukraine within two weeks to determine a course of action,adding he would need to determine “who is to blame” if negotiations fail. This approach reinforces the analyst’s claim that Trump remains susceptible to Putin’s manipulative strategies.
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