Trump operates with news cycle instincts rather than strategic planning—there is no three-cushion billiards shot, only immediate, tactile actions driven by anger at perceived enemies.
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Stephen BannonEvidence Quote
“Trump, there's no three bank shot... Trump is all thumbs literally and it's news cycle stuff. Nothing strategic at all.”
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The world in flux and Trump’s role in a new equilibrium - Stephen Kotkin Lecture - Apr 25— Nathan WatsonCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:23:45 AM
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