Donald Trump is back in the news once again—though at this point, it feels like he is the news.
However, what really has the internet buzzing is a very British take on why so many people across the pond can’t quite warm to the former U.S. President. It’s an opinion piece that was first penned a few years ago by British writer Nate White, and it’s gone viral yet again, especially with Trump making headlines once more.
So, what makes White’s writing so special? Well, let’s dive in…
🧐 The British Perspective
Nate White doesn’t hold back. When asked why Brits have a distaste for Trump, his answer is nothing short of magnificent.
He starts by pointing out that Trump, in many ways, lacks the very traits that the British hold dear. According to White:
“Trump lacks class, charm, coolness, credibility, compassion, wit, warmth, wisdom, subtlety, sensitivity, self-awareness, humility, honour, and grace.”
In short, everything that made Obama seem like the complete opposite. For many Brits, it’s the stark contrast between Trump and his predecessor that really highlights just how… lacking he is.
🤡 No Wit, No Laughs, No Fun
But wait, there’s more! White doesn’t just stop at the man’s lack of class. He brings up something Brits truly can’t get their heads around: Trump’s complete inability to be funny.
“We like a laugh, and while Trump may be laughable, he has never once said anything witty, let alone amusing.”
White argues that for the British sensibility, not being able to tell a joke is almost inhuman. And Trump? He doesn’t get it. His idea of humour? Crude comments, insults, and cruelty.
🛑 A Bully, Not an Underdog
What really seals the deal for White, however, is Trump’s bully-like behaviour. The UK has long admired the underdog, from Robin Hood to Oliver Twist. But Trump? Not so much.
“He’s not even a spoiled rich boy; he’s more like a fat white slug. A Jabba the Hutt of privilege.”
Ouch, right?
White’s biggest problem with Trump is his blatant bullying. He doesn’t just punch down; he punches below the belt—especially when it comes to the vulnerable and the voiceless.
🤷♂️ Why Do Some Americans Like Him?
The big question is: Why do so many Americans still like Trump, even though he seems, according to White, so painfully flawed?
For Brits, it’s baffling. After all, Americans are supposed to be nicer than us, right? But for White, it’s hard to understand why people would look at Trump and think, “Yeah, that’s my guy.”
“His faults are fractal: even his flaws have flaws.”
And here’s the kicker: White believes that if Frankenstein had to create a monster from human flaws, it would be Trump. And, to be honest, that comparison is pretty spot on.
😬 A Masterclass in Pettiness
Finally, White wraps it up with this gem:
“If being a twat was a TV show, Trump would be the boxed set.”
In a few choice words, White has perfectly captured the British disdain for Trump—and why it’s so hard for many across the pond to take him seriously.
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