President Donald Trump’s rhetorical style is direct, unapologetic and provocative. His language is vivid. He called Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker a “slob of a governor.” His assertions are dramatic. He claimed Saturday that, Washington, D.C., is a “crime-free zone” despite nearly 450 reported crimes last week.

Over-the-top rhetoric leaves little room for common ground. Facts don’t matter, only the narrative does.

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