Let him eat cake! Birthday greetings for President Trump as he turns 80 - from Greta Thunberg, Piers Morgan and more
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Various public figures offer contrasting birthday messages to Donald Trump on his 80th birthday, reflecting a wide spectrum of opinions on his legacy and impact.
- Supporters like Piers Morgan praise Trump's resilience and energy despite numerous personal and political challenges, while critics such as Jennifer Egan and Afua Hirsch highlight his role in promoting corruption, racism, and undermining democratic institutions.
- Some commentators, including Cory Doctorow and Peter Frankopan, acknowledge Trump's influence on global shifts such as de-dollarization, renewable energy adoption, and the erosion of American dominance in technology and finance.
- Others, like Greta Thunberg and Arwa Mahdawi, focus on the humanitarian and environmental consequences linked to his policies, including climate inaction and cuts to aid programs leading to global suffering.
- The varied reflections underscore Trump's polarizing figure, with some viewing him as a transformative leader and others as a cautionary example of governance marked by division and controversy.
