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How Trump has soured my American dream

There was a chilling edge to the president’s declaration this would be “an entirely different country within a short period of time”.

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It was painful to watch, even more painful to think, through the full horror of Donald Trump’s announcement of “liberation day” in the White House Rose Garden.

For someone who has always loved the energy and enthusiasm and optimism of America, there was a chilling edge to Trump’s declaration that this would be “an entirely different country within a short period of time”.

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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
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