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“I think he has taken a very smart approach,” former foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba told me, “by clearly setting out the goal – ‘I’m going to fix it’ – but without getting into details.”

Leavitt has never really worked as a reporter and has no idea how the press operates, but according to Trump, “Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator.”

Some smart moves, such as nixing most U.S. tariffs, are off the table because they would require Congress.

That, and a staff of smart people who can help him “realize his vision, but also understand all the many, many, many political landmines that await him,” Jaye added.

He scorned what he called "the beautiful people" - the men in smart suits with red roses and mobile phones who became the new face of Labour.