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One of the most hopeful signs of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition is his determination to keep holding rallies with his supporters. It may keep him honest. And an incident at the recent rally in Wisconsin, where Trump was essentially shamed into mentioning immigration, holds the key to making sure he actually follows through on his promised policies.
At the rally, Trump spoke of his new friendship with Paul Ryan, whom he compared to a “fine wine” that he appreciates more every day. (Nobody seems to have noticed the irony that Trump doesn’t drink). He even dissuaded the crowd from booing local boy Ryan. At the same time, Trump also jokingly…but not so jokingly…warned the Speaker of the House not to cross him. “Now if he ever goes against me, I’m not going to say that, OK?” he said.
Worryingly, Trump spoke of the “amazing things in store” he and Ryan have for us, outlining promises on taxes, health care, and regulation. Of course, this reinforces immigration patriot fears that Trump’s momentum and mandate will be squandered on idiotic Conservatism Inc. crusades to slash Medicare and pursue regressive policies.
But when immigration was notably omitted during Trump’s list of coming policies, someone yelled: “Build the wall!”
And sure enough, Trump took up the call.
“But we’re going to work on the wall, Paul.”“You think we’re playing games?” Trump said. “Somebody said the other day, ‘Well now that Trump won, he’s not going to build the wall.’ I said, ‘What are you — ?’ We’re going to build the wall. Believe me.”[Trump Swats Off Crowd Booing Ryan: ‘I’ve come to appreciate him,’ by Lindsey McPherson, Roll Call, December 13, 2016]
Not surprisingly, the crowd cheered Trump’s explicit vow to follow through on his signature promise. ...
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