a flatterer; a sycophant; someone who only tries to be really nice because they think they are going to get something from it
The New York Times
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President Trump’s behavior during his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman “suggests that he would prefer an American news media that behaves more like Saudi Arabia’s largely muzzled and obsequious media,” the editorial board writes.
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New York Times Opinion
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President Trump’s behavior during his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman “suggests that he would prefer an American news media that behaves more like Saudi Arabia’s largely muzzled and obsequious media,” the editorial board writes.
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Practical Progressive Gini
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Mr. Trump shows contempt for a free press. Trump called Ms. Bruce “a terrible person” and told another female reporter, “Quiet, piggy.” His behavior suggests that he would prefer an American news media that behaves more like Saudi Arabia’s largely muzzled and obsequious media.
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