Why “New Trump” Isn’t So New

Politico ran a good headline on Friday morning: “Regretful Trump Pivots 107 Days Late.” The word “pivot” referred to Trump’s appearance in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, where he did indeed express regret about some of the things he has said during his Presidential campaign. He also condemned bigotry. A hundred and seven days is the time that had elapsed between when Trump wrapped up the Republican nomination and when he gave the speech in Charlotte. Some observers hailed this as an important moment.

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