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Donald Trump’s domestic agenda in 2019

President Donald Trump feels no need to be everyone’s best friend. This year he’s attacked the Fed and Obamacare, hurt big brands by tangling with China, battled impeachment and cut red tape. Here’s the best of this year’s opinion and analysis.

© Matt Kenyon Rana Foroohar

What Donald Trump gets right about the US economy
The president understands monetary policy has done more for the markets than Main Street
The White House and the Fed must learn to talk to each other
A war of words over interest rates has masked bigger issues
Donald Trump’s attack on Obamacare leaves him exposed
Next to this act of self-harm, Mueller’s report has less power to damage the president
Donald Trump’s regulation cuts are having an effect
Manufacturers are more optimistic and costs are down
The Trump era could last 30 years
But the populist movement is going to need more than electoral success
What Donald Trump really needs is a stunt double
If actors are good enough for campaign videos, they’ll work for the White House too

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