No it not “brave” it gutless stupidity. It doing the politically safe thing instead of displaying leadership
It is exactly what is wrong with the gutless politicians we have. Instead of cravenly licking the “Media's” hand saying “please hit me again” Trump is saying “Nope, not playing and not only am I not playing, I am going to war against you.”
THAT is leadership. No wonder so many “conservatives” are confused since it has been so long since they have seen any sign of leadership from their professional politicians
As another FReeper* said, “stepping away from a bad deal is not weakness”.
*can’t remember who - my bad.