The latest from The Conversation: David Brooks, E.J. Dionne and Robert Siegel Take Stock of 2025
Trump is giving himself an A-plus-plus-plus, but the rest of America is anxious.
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Opinion | David Brooks, E.J. Dionne and Robert Siegel Take Stock of 2025

Trump is giving himself an A-plus-plus-plus, but the rest of America is anxious.

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