Trump Has Already Blown It

If you're a Trump supporter, you might be feeling pretty good about the new administration's first steps. You may have hailed the Muslim ban (and let's be honest, that's what it is) as a long-overdue step to protect Americans from dangerous foreigners. (It's not, of course, but never mind.) Perhaps you also think the chorus of criticism from lawyers, the media, academics, corporate leaders, foreign governments, and former government officials — including many prominent Republicans — is just welcome evidence that Trump is on the right track. You might well view his first two weeks as clear signs a new sheriff is in town and putting the whole world on notice. You may even see his end-runs around the interagency process, his decision to replace top defense and intelligence officials on the National Security Council with alt-right advisor Stephen Bannon as steps designed to protect the "America First" policies that you voted for in November and that he reaffirmed on Inauguration Day.

With all due respect, you would be wrong....