Mr. Trump’s Republican critics may be delighted that the status quo remains intact. And their concern could indicate trouble for Mr. Trump if his more conventional approach on some policy issues alienates his base and depresses Republican turnout in the midterm elections in November. Mr. Trump has also shown a great degree of deference to the military he once vowed to pull back from foreign conflict. Many have come to accept Mr. Trump as someone who operates on two tracks, Mr. Fleischer added. “They feel a bit betrayed and they don’t feel like President Trump is keeping his promise.”

Source: New York Times February 19, 2018 20:54 UTC