The Trump Era Begins

Published January 23, 2017 11:47am ET



Ronald Reagan loved Washington but disliked the government. George W. Bush hated Washington but liked the government. Donald Trump loathes both Washington and the government.

This is why Trump won’t make many accommodations in style or attitude as president. He dislikes Washington and nearly everything in it. His advisers have long since given up on persuading him to act “presidential.” Newt Gingrich says the new president is bringing the whole Trump package we saw in the primaries and general election to the White House.

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