Donald Trump on Wednesday displayed his essential political character: He is a man apart, rebelling against both the political party he defeated and the one he ostensibly leads. In his first full news conference in almost six months, Trump put his independence and refusal to follow Washington convention on vivid display. He deepened his public war with the intelligence agencies that in nine days will be among his most important national security guides. But if his news conference demonstrated anything, it is that Trump at this point sees no need to change his course. He is going to crack that 1% barrier one day,” Trump said, bringing up Graham’s unsuccessful presidential campaign.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 12, 2017 00:10 UTC