EDITORIAL: And now, a special counsel. How Trump still could save his disaster-prone presidency.
In this theoretical scenario, the
That would be the
The more likely scenario: There will be plenty more catastrophes to come because the president lacks judgment and discipline. If nothing changes, Trump's character flaws eventually will destroy his effectiveness as president. He'll either wither on the job, accomplishing little, or be driven from office.
Trump's 10 days of disarray began on
One day later, with the nation still digesting Comey's dismissal, Trump -- improbably -- hosted Russian Foreign Minister
Russians-in-the-
And now, a special counsel.
Mueller is widely respected by
Beyond that probe of possible Russian collusion with Trump associates,
Trump's challenge is that, down to his bones, he is an entrepreneur and sales guy who believes in the big pitch. Details matter less. His skills won the presidency but don't translate to leadership of the country.
In the
These 10 days are squandered time. The arrival of a special counsel will further consume him and his
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