On the Need to Reprogram Trump

Trump shouts, Putin watches, and the missile speaks.

Under the influence of his inner circle, Trump has formed a mistaken view of Russia’s position in the Ukrainian conflict — of Russia’s capabilities, of our interests and values, and of what we are and are not prepared to do. It is now clear that with this version of Trump — the one who believes that he only needs to threaten us a little, apply some pres…