It’s easy to understand why Donald Trump opted to deploy four of his children and one of his wives on the Republican convention stage in Cleveland this week. For many sceptical voters, his immigrant wife, professional daughters and all American sons reflect the best of the Trump family. And then there was the small matter of so many senior Republicans refusing to share a stage with such a divisive candidate. At least you can rely on family.
Just one problem. If something goes wrong, there’s nowhere to hide. It is difficult to disown your wife if she makes a blunder in her speech (even for a man who knows a thing or two about divorce laws).
So what do you do when your wife’s speech appears to mimic the lines of another prospective first lady? Melania’s version ran: ‘From a young age, my parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond; that you do what you say.’ While
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