One knows, of course, that Donald Trump behaves differently from the leaders of other countries, especially the leaders of other Western democracies. One knows that he disdains facts; that he does not read briefing papers; that he has no organizational talents; that he does not know how to make use of militaries, bureaucracies, or diplomatic services; that he has no basic knowledge of history or science, let alone government.
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Anne Applebaum: A study in leadership
A cutout of President Donald Trump sits in the window of the headquarters for the Walworth County Republicans on May 15, 2020 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
