Today's Opinions: Fortunately, Trump doesn’t have what it takes to be a dictator

The Trump presidency could cost the nation more than we realize; Don't blame China, Mr. President. Blame the robots.

Michael Gerson Fortunately, Trump doesn't have what it takes to be a dictator He doesn't know how to do the actual job of president and doesn't seem aware that he doesn't know. Read more »    Eugene Robinson The Trump presidency could cost the nation more than we realize As in many countries we scoff at, Americans must now wonder whether policy is being tailored for our leaders' personal gain. Read more »      Catherine Rampell Don't blame China, Mr. President. Blame the robots. This is hardly the first time the president has let nostalgia for a fading industry get in the way of learning what caused it to fade.  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT    Richard Cohen Trump disrespects the presidency. So I don't respect him. With enemies or mere critics, Trump picks at their scabs. This, in fact, is his true talent, honed during his years of hosting "The Apprentice." Read more »      Dana Milbank President Trump is blessedly weak He couldn't be a Xi-style autocrat in a million years. Read more »   Lawrence H. Summers The dollar is getting weaker. That should worry us. Currency markets are sending a signal that the United States is not on a healthy path. Read more »   Lisa O. Monaco    John P. Carlin A 'global game of whack-a-mole': Overseas data rules are stuck in the 19th century Congress should step in and provide some critical legislative fixes. Read more »      Max Boot Imposing tariffs is stupid policy The president, foolishly, is looking to abandon 70 years of U.S. commitment to free trade. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Republicans steal the show The many connections between the Trump presidency and Russia And run away with the big prizes. There's a pattern of former campaign and current Trump administration officials with business ties to Russia.   The Post's View Dodd-Frank might just survive Republicans. Good. The financial law's regulatory framework might ride out two years of GOP control of the presidency and Congress. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   It's up to Merkel and Macron to rescue democracy in Europe After the victory of anti-establishment parties, Italy could join other states that have staked out a hostile stance toward the European Union. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Larry Hogan leads a breakthrough for Metro The Md. governor's shift on transit broke a logjam, but now Virginia must do its job. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Latest Blogs Facebook working on approach to classifying satirical news pieces Have fun, Facebook fact-checking partners. By Erik Wemple  •   Read more »   Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •   Read more »   'He's not going to do anything': Sam Nunberg taunts Mueller in wild MSNBC interview People will watch this interview over and over. By Erik Wemple  •   Read more »   Frances McDormand's speech was the most important part of the Oscars There are too many bad men — or men who have done bad things — in Hollywood right now for any institution to determine who's in and who's out in any coherent way short of excommunicating them all. By Molly Roberts  •   Read more »   The Parkland kids are revealing America's failings for all to see We are letting our children down. By Helaine Olen  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Energy 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. Sign Up  »         Share Opinions:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Opinions or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071