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The Pivot That Never Was: How Trump's 'Unity' Speech Fooled the Press Again

The Pivot That Never Was: How Trump's 'Unity' Speech Fooled the Press Again

Despite years of evidence to the contrary, the press once again fell for promises of a 'new Trump' at the RNC.

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In the wake of an assassination attempt, Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention last night with the eyes of the nation upon him. In the days leading up to this moment, pundits and political analysts buzzed with anticipation, predicting a "new Trump" — one who would rise above partisanship and deliver a message of national unit…

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