January 23, 2019
A magnanimous and deferential President Trump announced via Twitter his intent to delay the State of the Union address until after the partial government shutdown impasse is resolved…
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Joel B. Pollak✔@joelpollak
Wow. Unexpected.
1. This puts pressure on Pelosi to answer his compromise with one of her own
2. Trump acknowledges the separation of powers (something Obama did not)
3. The president shows a softer side, clearly addressing his key 2020 weakness
Well-played. And cost him nothing.Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrump
As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address. I agreed. She then changed her mind because of the Shutdown, suggesting a later date. This is her prerogative – I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over. I am not looking for an….
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