“Cringy?” Where did you get that word? I thought the president did quite well in opening a flowing face to face with the Russian president. NOTHING was to be gained by Trump attacking Putin. NOTHING AT ALL! I enjoyed the use of soccer(football) as a beginning common ground and saw to my delight a congenial meeting between the two. What develops remains to be seen, but anyone with a gram of good sense knows we’re off to a good start! Bravo Trump!!!
One does not embarrass one’s ally.