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The political economy of Trump’s luck
Those who are bearish on US democracy should not extend their pessimism to the economy.
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US President Donald Trump is lucky, says the writer. In 2025, the Trump recession has always been just around the corner. Yet the term “Trumpcession” has no reason to enter circulation.
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Edward Luce
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US President Donald Trump’s ill-wishers often reassure themselves that his health will fade soon.
A PhD could be had from analysing the cottage industry that for years has been predicting Mr Trump is about to keel over, or has finally lost his mind. Yet the 79-year-old is still going in roughly the same way.
