Mr. Shribman mentions that the Republicans have a majority in Congress but fails to note the many items that require the approval of 60 votes in the Senate. Of greatest importance is the federl budget where the loathsome Trump has to find eight friendly democratic votes.

To date, Trump has been able to indulge in a slew of tweets, empty words and executive orders. he faces the complication of dealing with the many checks and balances in the U.S. political system. getting eight Democratic votes will be a hard lesson in the limitation on his power.