NPR – “When President Obama began opening up to Cuba two years ago, reversing U.S. policy that dated back more than a half-century, he relied on executive orders that did not require the blessing of Congress. That means President-elect Donald Trump could easily undo Obama’s actions. And on the campaign trail, Trump said he would ‘terminate’ Obama’s orders that opened the way for travel and trade with Cuba, unless the U.S. could negotiate better terms.”
* What makes Trump attractive to so many Americans? (2016-11-15)
Al Jazeera English – “When it was first rumoured that Trump would run for president, the comedians laughed. So What is it? What makes him attractive to so many Americans? Celebrity? People love their celebrity to be trashy? People love rich people? And Trump promised to make every one rich. Is it hostility to Clinton and her ilk? Republicans love to hate the Clintons. He says she belongs in jail. Is it reaction to Obama? Is it white rage? White counter-revolution? Did Trump inflame and exploit the culture war dividing America?”
