"Trump did more in a year than Obama did in two terms": the enthusiasm of Republicans living in France
On the occasion of Donald Trump's first birthday at the White House, LCI gave the floor to two "Trumpists" expatriates in France. The billionaire's first months in his presidential suit? A success, boast his unwavering supporters who have attended his first twelve months from France.
"Donald Trump has already done more for the United States in a year than Barack Obama during his two terms." Paul Reen is convinced: the billionaire's first year in the White House was successful. What to remember from fake news? Repeated controversies and scandals? This is nothing if it is not a work of undermining, orchestrated by media at the boot of the Democrats, assures this American installed in France for several years.
"Donald Trump had announced that his priorities would be the economy and security, and he succeeded. Just look at the results: they are very impressive, positive," said Paul Reen bluntly. A point of view hardly surprising on behalf of the vice-president of the Republicans in France, an association which brings together American expatriates, fierce defenders of the policy of the real estate magnate. "Business optimism and consumer confidence are at a record level since the start of his mandate. He has created jobs, almost two million!", Insists the one for whom the economy is the great success of these first twelve month.
An observation shared by Antoinette Lorrain, self-employed person present in France for thirteen years. For the vice-president of the association, Donald Trump's economic program has been his best asset: "Since his arrival, the stock markets have been breaking records, his tax reform is unprecedented. Thanks to him, companies do not have not moved to Mexico. The unemployment rate? It's at its lowest for seventeen years! "
For these unwavering supporters, diplomacy side too, the host of the White House was not unworthy. Its withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement? Obviously, for his early fans. "Its cost was too expensive for the American economy, and for negligible results, estimates Antoinette Lorrain. If it was certain that the gas emissions would decrease, Trump would have supported this agreement." Same tone from Paul Reen: "The agreement had set targets for the United States that would destroy its economy! And then, it is a decision that its electoral base wanted."
An electoral base which also welcomed the withdrawal of the American embassy from Tel Aviv to install it in Jerusalem. A controversial choice which provoked violent demonstrations in the Middle East and in particular in Palestine where several people were killed. Dramas to be put into perspective, according to Antoinette Lorrain: "The media had announced that Trump's decision was going to" throw the Middle East into flames ", but none of that happened. Deaths? This is not the fault of the US administration. " "Peace between the two countries does not depend on the location of our embassy," adds Paul Reen.
Trump style in debate
At the time of the first assessment, seen from Paris, Donald Trump would be the best thing that could happen in the United States. With a few details: the Trump style. In question: his compulsive tweets, from the first hours of the day until the end of the night. "He uses it too much, at the risk of not always appearing very presidential, concedes Paul Reen. He should be more careful in the choice of his words ..."
"Sometimes it's better to say nothing than to say too much!", Adds Antoinette Lorrain ... before correcting things: "At least he says what he thinks." A straight talk that also seduces Paul Reen, who can not help but criticize these American media always ready, in his opinion, to spread fake news: "We can not trust them, This is why Donald Trump has preferred to communicate directly for a year now. The media are diverting the meaning of his messages. " Undoubtedly one of the reasons why the American president has found the time to tweet more than 2,300 times since his arrival at the White House ...
