Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced mockery online after delivering what critics thought was a sycophantic tribute to President Donald Trump’s face during a press event announcing a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
The billionaire businessman-turned-Cabinet member heaped praise on Trump and sought to make clear the president’s personal role while introducing the deal, which has been widely panned by economists and even some conservatives.
... Social media users were quick to poke fun at the over-the-top flattery.
Trump makes calls, and somehow that’s considered “closing the deal.”
Real negotiations require strategy, not just bluster and phone calls.
Business deals aren’t won just by being loud or braggadocious. They’re built on substance and diplomacy.
This UK deal is a loss and a concept of a deal.
No one kisses Trump’s ass like Lutnick
Literally no shame in his praise towards Trump
Good lord Lutnick. Are you saying that without Trump you don’t know enough about business to get a deal done with the UK? The ass kissing you guys do just makes you look stupid. Enough already it’s embarrassing for us all to watch.
Does this make any other fellow conservatives think this is cringe?
Good lord Lutnick. Are you saying that without Trump you don’t know enough about business to get a deal done with the UK? The ass kissing you guys do just makes you look stupid. Enough already it’s embarrassing for us all to watch.Does this make any other fellow conservatives think this is cringe?Yikes. Have some dignity FFS.
