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Trump’s Fantasy-Reality Problem Is Deepening

Trump’s Fantasy-Reality Problem Is Deepening
New York Times Wednesday 02 September 2026, 22:06 UTC By Jamelle Bouie 1 min read
Key Points

The president’s unusual relationship to the objective world leaves him dangerously unable to pivot, shift gears or change course.

The president’s unusual relationship to the objective world leaves him dangerously unable to pivot, shift gears or change course.
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