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Finally, a great use for Trump’s skills

President Donald Trump meets Wednesday with Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European CommissionAlso pictured, from right, are Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Commerce Secretary Commerce Wilbur Ross.
President Donald Trump meets Wednesday with Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European CommissionAlso pictured, from right, are Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Commerce Secretary Commerce Wilbur Ross. NYT

It appears that President Donald Trump may have a chance to use one of his many highly touted (by him) skills: bankruptcy negotiation.

The federal deficit is projected to increase by 33 percent this fiscal year, and if it continues at that pace, someone with six bankruptcies in his portfolio could prove invaluable in guiding the United States first could prove invaluable.

By the way: Have we given up on his tax returns? If so, why?

John Hill

Columbia

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