While it should be obvious that all presidents meet and flatter dictators, Trump/Kim meeting was different because of the intended result: to reduce conflict. Conversely, meeting the Saudi Crown Prince was condemnable because it resulted in increased conflict (arms sales, Yemen)
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Obama had political goals, Trump does not. He doesn't care about politics or policy. He cares about winning, besting his tribal enemies, being applauded by crowds, appearing on TV, etc.
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