Ever the performer, President Trump has lately been putting on a show of indifference. …..Beneath all that bluster and makeup, he’s sweating. - Frank Bruni The NYT sees itself not as a defender of journalistic principles or a champion of democratic values, but rather a theater critic for political actors. There are no real-world consequences here, no pain or suffering for the common people who aren't in their social circles. It's just a parlor game - Kevin M. Kruse [to Sec. of “War” Hegseth] You’re an actor. You’re playing Secdef. At least try to play a good one - Adam Kinzinger Everything is operatic emotion and bitter grievance. Politicians fail to recognize and adjust for that at their peril. - Frank Bruni Frank Bruni / Bret Stephens dialogue, NY Times Bruni: It’s called seizing a big, fat opportunity. Between Trump’s disgraced former labor secretary, disgraceful health secretary, demented F.B.I. director and bottomlessly avaricious brood of children, it’s as if all the president’s…
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