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Ashok Dadhwal @ashokdadhwal196.bsky.social
Jul 9, 01:12 AM

A banner hung from Istanbul's bridge read: "Hide your children, Trump is coming," referencing the Epstein controversy. Whether deserved or not, the fact that such messages greet a U.S. president abroad reflects how deeply America's global image has become polarized.

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Ashok Dadhwal @ashokdadhwal196.bsky.social · Jul 7, 11:20 AM

A banner hung from Istanbul's bridge read: "Hide your children, Trump is coming," referencing the Epstein controversy. Whether deserved or not, the fact that such messages greet a U.S. president abroad reflects how deeply America's global image has become polarized.

<div class="border-l-2 border-slate-800/60 pl-4 py-2 mt-3 ml-2"> <div class="flex items-start gap-2.5"> <!-- Avatar --> <img src="https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:yf4rduovhenhsa6o5hkdngns/bafkreiejyillestc5p2dzatuwcixdfcht5aprv6uioinob6poxdmmmb2tq" class="w-6 h-6 rounded-full shrink-0 border border-slate-800" /> <!-- Comment Content --> <div class="flex-1 min-w-0"> <div class="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1"> <span class="text-xs font-bold text-slate-300">sharieblue22.bsky.social</span> <span class="text-[10px] text-slate-500">@sharieblue22.bsky.social</span> <span class="text-[9px] text-slate-600">· Jul 7, 11:35 AM</span> </div> <p class="text-xs text-slate-350 leading-relaxed break-words">This country should have those same banners except for the fact, he&#39;s not visiting here.</p> </div> </div> <!-- Replies --> </div> <div class="border-l-2 border-slate-800/60 pl-4 py-2 mt-3 ml-2"> <div class="flex items-start gap-2.5"> <!-- Avatar --> <img src="https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:s53urboqktvasjqb2rjm2vyy/bafkreihfmlh3vaqgm7qcemiazoumfzgs3w3ll3nb6qs7vxlyd62lzsctly" class="w-6 h-6 rounded-full shrink-0 border border-slate-800" /> <!-- Comment Content --> <div class="flex-1 min-w-0"> <div class="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1"> <span class="text-xs font-bold text-slate-300">Ashok Dadhwal</span> <span class="text-[10px] text-slate-500">@ashokdadhwal196.bsky.social</span> <span class="text-[9px] text-slate-600">· Jul 7, 11:21 AM</span> </div> <p class="text-xs text-slate-350 leading-relaxed break-words">When a U.S. president is greeted abroad with banners invoking the Epstein controversy, it signals a serious reputational problem—regardless of political affiliation. America&#39;s global standing depends not only on military or economic power, but also on the credibility and integrity of its leadership.</p> </div> </div> <!-- Replies --> </div> <div class="border-l-2 border-slate-800/60 pl-4 py-2 mt-3 ml-2"> <div class="flex items-start gap-2.5"> <!-- Avatar --> <img src="https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:eawvrzq44m2j67lsf3jt3buz/bafkreidmm6humjvks2z2luin43rjcffxrmxhyopo7gm3hgf26uw6ips3wy" class="w-6 h-6 rounded-full shrink-0 border border-slate-800" /> <!-- Comment Content --> <div class="flex-1 min-w-0"> <div class="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1"> <span class="text-xs font-bold text-slate-300">The Cat Knows -- Fvck Trump &amp;amp; MAGA 💙🌊🇺🇦</span> <span class="text-[10px] text-slate-500">@hissyseesall.bsky.social</span> <span class="text-[9px] text-slate-600">· Jul 7, 11:55 AM</span> </div> <p class="text-xs text-slate-350 leading-relaxed break-words">Polarized? Try driven to the bottom of the sewer. ETTD, including US!</p> </div> </div> <!-- Replies --> </div>