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US teetering on edge of a cliff thanks to Trump’s deep insecurities: conservative
Insecurity Is Not the Story. Power Is.The Source, BrieflyThe reporting here is not about a new policy detail so much as a familiar Washington habit: turning Donald Trump into a personality puzzle. Bret Stephens and Frank Bruni argue that his “titanic insecurities” drive destructive decisions, including tariffs, antagonizing allies, and his ceasefire agreement with Iran, which Bruni calls a debacle. Stephens adds that Trump benefits from a “polluted information ecosystem” and a loyal base immersed in propaganda.The Wrong DiagnosisThis framing is convenient because it sounds analytic without…
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