That may appear paradoxical, but it is the essential takeaway from another mind-spinning week in the chaotic Trump presidency. However, if it does, the American expectation seems to be that North Korea may agree to give up its nuclear weapons — something, say most analysts, that is inconceivable. If these talks break down, which is likely, will an angry Trump want to launch a pre-emptive military strike against North Korea? There is James Mattis, the secretary of defence who worked with Rex Tillerson to restrain Trump’s most wild-eyed impulses. And finally, there is adult film star Stormy Daniels who says — quite credibly, it seems — that she had an affair with Trump in 2006 just after his wife Melania gave birth to their son.

Source: thestar March 16, 2018 17:15 UTC