There isn't, she's grifting and trying to get pity for something that she has done and gladly would do again to other people. She's making sure to leave office right after she has become eligible for retirement benefits, it was never about something other than getting money and attention.
Pelicanen
joined 2 years ago
I also get that perception, at least what they're showing outwards, but it's starting to feel like the EU is actually starting to plan for a future that has at least a much smaller dependence on the US.
I think for the pragmatic diplomats, it makes sense to show you're willing to go back to the old way of doing things because it might make the transition less painful, you get to keep at least some of the benefits and goodwill while you prepare to move away from them.
However, I also think there are unfortunately a lot of spineless (and greedy) people in power who would go back to, for example, a president Newsom in a heartbeat despite the risks it poses.