<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Speaking of Government
What We’re Following
Trump’s Speech, Reviewed: Compared to the combative rhetoric of his campaign, the president’s address to Congress last night struck a surprisingly hopeful tone. He refrained from digressions such as insults to the press, and in many ways, he sounded like an ordinary politician. The normalcy of it all earned him some glowing reviews—but as David Frum writes, there were still some key elements missing. And lest past assessments of Trump’s speaking style color our judgment of him now, James Fallows breaks down the speech as if listening to Trump for the first time.
Trump didn’t offer many policy details in the speech, but he did mention. And that’s just one potential sticking point: Trump’s economic plan, which also involves major tax cuts and an increase in military spending, has been and could hurt his voter base.
