Summary
A new book, A Very Stable Genius by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, reveals Donald Trump’s ignorance on key historical and geopolitical issues.
During a 2017 visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, Trump reportedly asked, “What’s this all about?” showing a lack of understanding of Pearl Harbor.
The book also details Trump’s confusion over India’s border with China, his eagerness to meet Vladimir Putin before taking office, and his frustration with anti-bribery laws.
The authors claim their findings are based on extensive interviews and documents.
This isn’t some obscure statistic or random battle that he is ignorant of. It’s literally the inciting incident that got the United States to join the war. The Japanese forces launched a sneak attack on the US there, that’s literally all he needed to know.
You either don’t understand that either, in which case you’re showcasing your own ignorance, or you’re making excuses for him, in which case you’re a sycophant and can be disregarded.