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The Classicist: The Case for the Trump Presidency

One year in, the 45th president looks better than expected.

The Classicist•February 13, 2018
The Classicist: The Case for the Trump Presidency

Victor Davis Hanson considers the accomplishments of the Trump Administration's first year, looks at the president's shortcomings, and assesses what's next for both the Democratic opposition and Never Trump Republicans.

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