More situational than ideological — critics would say opportunist — Mr. Trump adjusts to the moment, and his temporary alignment with Democrats could easily unravel tomorrow. But it showed that Mr. Trump does not feel beholden to his party. By running within the Republican Party, Mr. Trump last year managed what they never did, while making clear that he was not really a party man. Yet even as he ignored Democrats, Mr. Trump was not governing as a traditional Republican, particularly on issues like free trade or national security alliances. But none seemed as distant from his own party as Mr. Trump.

Source: New York Times September 09, 2017 17:26 UTC