Trump is pioneering the role of commentator-in-chief when issues grow thorny
The president is constantly assigning motives, identifying heroes and villains, and telling his audience what to think
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From Charles Barkley to Thierry Henry to John McEnroe, the path from the arena to the commentary box is well trodden, and plenty of politicians have made the transition from elected office to the TV studio.
Donald Trump is the US president, empowered to kill terrorists, grant pardons, sign and veto bills, and represent the nation on the world stage.
But when issues become thorny, as they have of late, he is wont to embrace an alternative role as commentator-in-chief.
The president has become his own talking head, offering a running voiceover on everything from crime and immigration to the Iran war and his own administration’s scandals.
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