The Vacuum 0
At the Portland Oregonian, Steve Duin muses on the many differences between a true wartime leader and the wannabe. A nugget:
Because Trump lacks focus and empathy, the White House briefings invariably take a mean and sullen turn. At the onset, we are on common ground, seeking reassurance and precious honesty about the battle at hand.
After a maddeningly robotic opening, the president abandons us. He has scores to settle, ratings to celebrate, snake oil to sell. Trump is never more animated and aggressive than when he wanders off script to belittle reporters, belabor grudges, brag about mythical travel restrictions, or highlight the corruption – unsubstantiated, of course – in vote-by-mail.
