Tuesday night’s State of the Union address was a reminder of how normal Donald Trump can appear when he tries. His performance left no doubt that he is a skillful politician. His pitch to free the U.S. from “endless wars” has appeal; the economy and jobs growth are favorable. But his offensive against “investigations” is unconvincing and his obsession with approaching hordes of invaders at the southern border doesn’t seem to be working. The good guy act won’t fool many for long –Fletcher Farrar, editor and CEO
This article appears in Feb 7-13, 2019.
