Yes, indeed the US Con Man supreme did nearly secede in getting the American press in swallowing whole the story of a landmark US-UK trade deal, which wasn’t landmark. But even a full blast of Trumpian hype could not match the totally surprising thunderbolt from the Holy Spirit that hit Vatican City and revealed an American pope. From Chicago, no less. For a blessed 24, even 48 hours, the American press, to say nothing of much of the world press, could talk about anyone else. A partially completed trade deal could not compete. Trump was eclipsed.
Yes, indeed the US Con Man supreme did nearly secede in getting the American press in swallowing whole the story of a landmark US-UK trade deal, which wasn’t landmark. But even a full blast of Trumpian hype could not match the totally surprising thunderbolt from the Holy Spirit that hit Vatican City and revealed an American pope. From Chicago, no less. For a blessed 24, even 48 hours, the American press, to say nothing of much of the world press, could talk about anyone else. A partially completed trade deal could not compete. Trump was eclipsed.
Barry Hillenbrand
Washington
Normal service resumed today, with the hyperventilation over the Chine "deal" which is a bluff called in reality