World still has reasons to be fearful
Four weeks into Donald's Trump's four-year term, Dan O'Brien assesses what we have learnt so far about his impact on Europe
Unconventional: Donald Trump has shown little sign of moving to a Trump-lite presidency Photo: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Dan O'Brien
After his first month in office, nobody would claim that the new US president has suddenly become what might have traditionally been described as "presidential". Supporters and opponents alike agree that he is governing in the unconventional style in which he campaigned.
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