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An amateur magician himself, Carson possessed a quick and cutting wit, but in keeping it restrained, he clarified his greatest gift.

Police said on Tuesday that the charges had been expanded to include "maltreatment" in close relationships and "another violation" of a restraining order against the same victim.

And there are no signs that the Biden administration will move to restrain Israel in the coming weeks.

"We had situations where he’d cling to lampposts, climb on the roof, and we’d have to restrain him several times a day."

No longer restrained by the need to get elected or fear for his freedom, he can do anything.