Trump has picked the more extreme versions of all Republicans so far, the more aggressive. And I think the thing to watch out for is, I could totally paint a scenario where Trump runs an authoritarian regime. I can totally paint a scenario where he has no control over his own government.
David BrooksWhat's interesting about the Trump administration is how bitterly divided they are in their attitudes towards Putin.
David BrooksThe people who really have character make deep, unshakable connections to something outside themselves.
David BrooksThe idea that Russia felt emboldened and apparently fearless to go into our election and manipulate our own election process, whether successfully or not, is a sign that they are outside the norms of normal society.
David BrooksI learned I'm not a science writer. I'm not very good at describing how something is happening. I try to describe "So What?"
David Brooks