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This time it’s different: no one questions Trump 2.0

Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans are resigned, billionaires are signing cheques, business is on-board and foreign leaders of every political hue are in town to be part of the Trump 2.0 moment.

Matthew Cranston

Washington | Tight security for Donald Trump’s inauguration may have Washington looking like a war zone once again, but the combative mood and disbelief that accompanied his first mandate eight years ago is gone.

Instead, Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans are resigned, billionaires are signing cheques, business is on-board and foreign leaders of every political hue are in town to be part of the Trump 2.0 moment.

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Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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