Commentary: In replacing Rex Tillerson, the US president shapes policy, energises base ahead of midterm elections – Channel NewsAsia

Channel NewsAsia Commentary: In replacing Rex Tillerson, the US president shapes policy, energises base ahead of midterm electionsChannel NewsAsiaWASHINGTON: Donald Trump is learning to work the presidency. The current US president is like few – if any – other leaders in American history. He reportedly shows little interest in reading briefing documents, spends much of his time on the golf …Trump fires Rex Tillerson as secretary of stateBBC News Tillerson ouster shows Trump is unleashedCNNTrump unrestrained: Recent moves show US President listening to his gut more than advisersNew Zealand HeraldThe…

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Commentary: Ambitious Asia trip for a US president leaves region longing for more – Channel NewsAsia

Channel NewsAsia Commentary: Ambitious Asia trip for a US president leaves region longing for moreChannel NewsAsiaSINGAPORE: With five countries in 12 days, US President Donald Trump's Asia visit was ambitious. He managed to check off some of the key items he wanted to address, especially on airing concerns about unfair trade practices and the North Korean crisis, …and more » us president – Google News

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