The Guardian: "You don't want to live in his mind", the dilemma of diplomats in the Trump era

Patrick Wintour, diplomatic editor at "The Guardian", discusses the challenges faced by diplomats due to Donald Trump's communication style, who has posted over 6,000 messages on social media and organized numerous public events. The White House stenographers' office has transcribed 2.4 million words from Trump, complicating the work of reporters and diplomats. They must constantly monitor his statements, including on the Truth Social platform, to identify important political announcements or unexpected attacks. European diplomats face difficulties as Trump's posts can reach them at inappropriate times, thus influencing their reactions. Additionally, Trump tends to make incoherent statements, mixing various topics, which makes interpreting his messages a necessary skill. Patrick Wintour emphasizes that, although many of Trump's statements are misinformation, they cannot be ignored by diplomats as they may have real political implications. Furthermore, diplomats have begun to pay special attention to Fox News broadcasts, considering them an important source of information for Trump.