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Donald Trump's economic policy contradictions

Donald Trump's economic policy contradictions
Voters will ultimately judge Donald Trump on his ability to deliver on his promises. (Image: Getty)
The Wall Street Journal
By William A. GalstonMany voters supported Donald Trump not as a disrupter of norms and institutions but for policy reasons. They hired him to accomplish specific tasks, such as reducing prices, cutting taxes and halting illegal immigration. The incoming administration’s success will depend on Trump’s ability to accomplish these tasks. It won’t be easy – in part because some of his policies contradict each other and could undercut these goals.Take Social Security as an example. Trump posted on Truth Social this...

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