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How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy

Published by New York Times World By Valerie Hopkins · 22 August 2026 at 12:00
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The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.

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