The article is a slap at Trump for not being better. “Damned by faint praise” is the term, I believe. Screw them.
Another way to look at it - Trumps handling of the meeting with the Chicoms was so spectacular, even the libs have no choice but offer him praise, even if faint.
Screw them is right Colonel!
In less than 100 days a man who has never been elected to any office has done so much good. He has gotten better with each successive day and event. He has taken major first steps in reasserting America’s place in the world in ways not seen since Reagan—IMO.
I thank God that this particular man beat the dreaded hildabeast.