There is one alpha in that relationship.
Just to be clear: It's Putin, the guy who literally carved his way to the top.
Trump, as a textbook beta, appears to actually be afraid of Putin.
We see it as we stare at our screens.
And Putin, not only does he see it; he can actually smell it.
Small wonder he smiles thinly and his cold eyes sparkle as the supplicant waddles into view.