Administration Quote by David Remnick
“I know from my conversations with people in the administration that every world leader that Obama met in Berlin, in Peru, in Athens was extremely alarmed by Trump's election. That very much includes Angela Merkel.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New Yorker, “The World’s Reaction to Trump,” 2017
Leaders worldwide were deeply concerned about Trump's election, including Merkel.
In simple terms: Leaders were alarmed.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge global concerns.
Themes
politics
leadership
global affairs
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
journalistic
political
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- campaign strategy
- media analysis
Key Concepts
geopolitics
public opinion
Questions to Reflect On
- How should leaders respond to such alarms?
- What impact does global concern have on policy?
A Different Perspective
Concern may not translate to action.
