Opinion

Biden’s Lack of Toughness Could Lead to the Second Coming of Trump

WAITING FOR A STRONGMAN

We’re in a populist era, and voters prize toughness. That leaves the door open for Trump or another strongman.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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