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Why Trump Can’t Build His Wall
Without discipline, organization or bargaining skills, the administration has never stood much of a chance.
Not happening.
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President Donald Trump’s border wall died yet another death on Tuesday, as the White House retreated from last week’s boasts about shutting down the government over it. Realistically, the wall has been dead for months, and perhaps since last year; Trump’s renewed bluster served only to demonstrate how weak he is, and to weaken him further for the next round of bargaining. Who’s going to believe him after so many empty threats?
The wall, in fact, offers a good example of why Trump just isn’t very good at presidenting.