10 Do's and Don'ts for Meeting With Donald Trump
If you're a world leader about to meet with POTUS please do learn from the mistakes of others by going through Zeteo’s prep list. We've got you covered, promise!
Are you a foreign diplomat taking a meeting with Donald Trump? Are you worried about being publicly scolded in front of your entire nation? Well, we analyzed how different leaders from across Europe and Asia to Africa and the Middle East chose to interact with the Donald – gold crowns included – and put together a list of guidelines that guarantee your tariff rate will not increase.
Rule 1: Don’t come empty-handed
When visiting the White House, make sure you have something to give. Worried your gift might be inappropriate? Here’s a pro tip: paint it in gold like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did when he gave the president a golden pager, a nod to Israel’s act of terrorism in Lebanon last year.
Rule 2: Make him feel important
This meeting is not about you, so don’t try to make it so. Be the Robin to Trump’s Batman, but if you’re going for the heart, be his Alfred. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer did this perfectly when he took the role of paper-boy in delivering an invitation from King Charles to the wannabe king, Donald Trump.