Donald Trump’s handlers handled him well Saturday night. After basking in the adoration of South Carolina’s officialdom, arrayed behind him like third-graders singled out as teacher’s pets, Trump departed before he learned the fact that the high voter turnout had foretold: His win was less “gigantic” than he had promised. In November 2016, he carried South Carolina with 54.9% and in 2020 with 55.1. On Saturday, in a primary in which mostly Republicans participated, he received only 59.8%. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com.

Source: Washington Post February 29, 2024 13:06 UTC