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    The ‘Bright Spot’ for Trump in the Government Shutdown

    The president used the closures as justification for skipping the World Economic Forum, in Davos. But he’s never shown a desire to engage with voters or leaders who challenge him.
    by Elaina Plott Jan 19, 2019 4 minutes
    Source: Evan Vucci / AP

    In a world in which the U.S. government is functioning somewhat normally, the president right now would be preparing for his delegation’s trip to the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, next week. Once there, he would mingle with foreign leaders. He would likely endure a series of speeches on the promises of globalization and the perils of climate change. As he did last year, he might deliver his own remarks extolling the progress of America under his leadership.

    But this is not the world in which we live. And in at least one respect, Donald Trump couldn’t be happier about it.

    Friday marked day 28 of the partial government shutdown.. But according to a half dozen of his associates, Trump is taking comfort in one consequence of the chaos: He doesn’t have to go to Davos.

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