We live in unusual times, and Donald Trump is, to put it mildly, an unusual politician. His goals seem quite simple, and—once again—uniform. In private life, he believes in making a splash and winning in competitive pursuits, and as president, he thinks of the country as basically one of his businesses writ large. So, in public life, he believes in “making America great again”: that is, making her more wealthy, powerful, and prestigious, especially in comparison with other countries. That’s not especially admirable, but it’s far from the worst thing a politician can aim at.
