Facing Criticism, White House Calls Trump's Salute To North Korean General 'Common Courtesy' | TIME

The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump’s decision to return a military salute to a North Korean three-star general.

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Facing Criticism, White House Calls Trump's Salute To North Korean General 'Common Courtesy' | TIME

[rick]

But if it was Obama, everyone would be losing their shit!

[funnelnutz]

Oh but when obama bows to foreign leaders it's a huge problem...got it

[easyenetwork]

So, why give an enemy leverage over you? That means they can then negotiate easier with you. The idea is to make it harder on them, not easier. Shake the hand and move the hell on.

[upahtv]

it is called mutual respect, not as character game as some US medias say. !! Respect your enemy, but only the great fighter can do it.

[BaseballLife-]

The North Korean saluted first then Trump returned a salute for respect. He showed Trump respect and Trump showed it back. Simple.

[boballende]

I despise Trump and his people but returning a salute is acceptable, even if they're an "enemy."
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WAR DEPARTMENT PAMPHLET NO. 21-7

"Prisoners of war, with the exception of officers, must salute and show to all officers of the Detaining Power the external marks of respect provided for by the regulations applying in their own forces.

Officer prisoners of war are bound to salute only officers of a higher rank of the Detaining Power; they must, however, salute the camp commander regardless of his rank. "

flyingtigerantiques .

[mikewest]

Returning a salute is way better than bowing in submission.