Balance of Power: Trump’s Presidency in the Eye of the Storm
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Donald Trump’s supporters might have hoped that Hurricane Harvey would allow him to look presidential, to be calm amid the chaos, helpful amid the hurt.
On his first trip to Texas yesterday, Trump did what he needed to do. He took some heat for not mentioning the victims but talking about the size of the crowd. Melania Trump’s stilettos raised eyebrows. But all in all, Trump struck the right tone, holding up the Lone Star state flag for a memorable image -- and Melania changed to sneakers in time for the tour.