Actually to some degree Trump has behaved a little like your 5 year might have, or at least mine does that sometimes, ie going back and forth changing his/her mind
For example, just over three days in march is was like this:
March 14: Wants allied/naval help
Trump said:
"Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send Ships".
March 16: Urges allies to join quickly
‘We will remember’: Trump warns countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz as shipping stalls
On Monday, Trump said
"numerous countries" were
"on their way to help".
Marc 17: Declares the US does not need help from anyone.
“Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer ‘need,’ or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID!” he wrote on Truth Social.
“Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea. In fact, speaking as President of the United States of America, by far the Most Powerful Country Anywhere in the World, WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE!”
Perhaps the US allies are finding it hard to take what he says serious when he goes back and forth so much in just a few days?