In 2011, one of President Obama's advisors famously described the president's approach to the Libyan Civil War as "leading from behind." The phrase, which was intended to downplay the extent of American involvement in Middle Eastern affairs, became a favorite punchline for conservatives. They evoked it whenever the president appeared to abdicate leadership on important issues.
The Trump Doctrine: Leading from the Gut
The Trump Doctrine: Leading from the Gut
The Trump Doctrine: Leading from the Gut
In 2011, one of President Obama's advisors famously described the president's approach to the Libyan Civil War as "leading from behind." The phrase, which was intended to downplay the extent of American involvement in Middle Eastern affairs, became a favorite punchline for conservatives. They evoked it whenever the president appeared to abdicate leadership on important issues.
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