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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
Senior Columnist
Published
Jan. 21 2022
11:20PM EST
opinion
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