Ian O'Doherty: Trump's Colombian confrontation proves he can act tough - and that's terrible news for Ireland
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The article discusses Donald Trump's political behavior, noting how he stands out by fulfilling campaign promises, a rarity in politics. This commitment sharply contrasts the common expectation that politicians make grand promises only to abandon them later. Despite his straightforwardness, this approach has led to some backlash, particularly concerning the corporate tax regime and the U.S. stance on Israel, suggesting tension in political circles in Washington, D.C.
Donald Trump has committed that most unusual of political sins: doing precisely what he said he would do when he was campaigning.
It is often said that politicians campaign in poetry and govern in prose, which is a polite way of saying they will lie to the voters.
While it would be a mistake to say he campaigned in poetry, he has undeniably committed that most unusual of political sins.
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