Gist: The Path of Most Resistance




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Summary: In April, Donald Trump authorized rocket strikes on a military target in Syria. Most Democrats agreed with it. But when Trump makes a decision, does that make it inherently wrong? <em>New Republic</em> editor and Twitter star <a href="https://twitter.com/HeerJeet">Jeet Heer</a> offers a critique of the first few months of Democratic resistance. He <a href="https://newrepublic.com/article/142425/path-resistance-promise-perils-democrats-fight-against-trump">wrote about it</a> in the magazine last month.   <br><br>Today’s Spiel comes from the archives: For President Trump, you’re nobody until you’re somebody. And then, you’re not just anybody—you’re everybody.<br>Join <strong>Slate Plus</strong>! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at <a href="http://www.slate.com/gistplus">Slate.com/gistplus</a>.