President-elect Donald Trump’s second tour in the White House can be a glorious last hurrah or the last flicker of a dying comet. The choice is his.
Trump will enter the White House on Jan. 20 free from customary political obligations or ambitions. He has no political debts to pay. He defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris decisively despite the handicap of four felony prosecutions. Campaign contributions were largely superfluous. Trump’s notoriety and prime colors campaign left no voter uninformed about his political agenda without any paid advertising.
The 22nd Amendment prohibits Trump from a third term. Further, Trump is 78 years old and has shown signs of wear and tear. In his second term, he should focus exclusively on his legacy to live for the ages.
That means eschewing pettiness, personal brawls, or a politics of revenge. Trump should endeavor to…
