Trump did not issue threats—he negotiated win win scenarios.
That is exactly what Democrats refuse to do.
In the real world if you treat the other side with respect and integrity—most of the time you will get what you give.
That is why threatening, finger pointing and name calling is always a losing tactic.
How the hell do you negotiate with a party that reassures one day they won’t invade, and the next launches a major invasion? The only possible choice is to chop down, even if it takes a lot of chops, that capability of invasion.
I’d also point out that President Trump quite effectively personally cowed the Taliban, while he was in office. Of course that didn’t hold up once Biden was in.
I do agree on one point though: Russia is going to find out that “you will get what you give”. It will take time, but, circumstance will force stronger leadership in the West. Karma really is a bitch, Mr. Putin.