Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi have been placed side by side often, but the comparisons stop there. Mr. Berlusconi preached moderation, loved coalitions, believed in international cooperation and hated having enemies. President Trump, by contrast, during his four years in power, has belittled coalitions, derided international cooperation and loved having enemies. When defeated, Silvio Berlusconi bowed out gracefully. In 2006, after five years as prime minister, he lost again, by a whisker, against the same opponents.

Source: International New York Times November 10, 2020 20:15 UTC