President Lula: The sovereignty of Brazil isn't negotiable. We recognize the great power of the United States, but you must speak to us with respect. Donald Trump’s behavior is unacceptable.

[southfresh@lemmy.world]

Dear Lula, imagine what it's like to be a citizen here.

[nao@sh.itjust.works]

No trade deficit, so this time the tax seems to be only about helping one person skip a fair trial and potentially prison time. Are they afraid of Brazil starting a trend?

[modernangel@sh.itjust.works]

Lula fed the troll. It's a shame more world leaders don't know when to laugh him off.

[frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone]

President Lula demonstrating insulting someone while being classy.

[brucethemoose@lemmy.world]

Agreed.

He should basically ignore Trump or give him some stupid token he can feel good about, but insulting is playing Trump's game.

Narcissists hate being ignored more than anything.

[lawyerator@lemmy.world]

I wouldn't even classify this as an insult. It's just a clear statement of sovereignty. I'm sure the orange fuckwit will see it otherwise, but his opinion is meaningless.

[thecriticalmember@aussie.zone]

I wish more world leaders would find their spines like this.

[wizardoffrobozz@lemmy.ca]

Yeah, must be tough to sit there and just accept it

[raivokulli@sopuli.xyz]

There's really no insult here, just a firm statement

[renamon_silver@lemmy.wtf]

To a narcissistic ego, that is itself an insult

[raivokulli@sopuli.xyz]

I mean people can take anything as an insult even when not warranted

[tja@programming.dev]

Which insult exactly?

[jeebaichow@lemmy.world]

Stockholm syndrome. Except they don't like trump.