Yes, we all know it looks terrible. We have heard what Donald Trump has promised. But could there be silver linings to these ominous clouds? The election was two days ago. Tomorrow is another day, and this strange, faulty, thin-skinned but tough-as-nails character is notable for one thing: unpredictability.

The essence of Trump is that he is not a politician but an egotistical wheeler-dealer. He is not a strategist, let alone an ideologue. Dealers are judged by their deeds, not their words. They react to circumstance by talking, negotiating, not policymaking. Trump is said by his friends to be aware of the mistakes he made last time round. That he is desperate not to do so again is good news.

Trump was elected largely because a majority of Americans took a liking to him as a person. They shared his enemies. They could stand his faults because his vulnerabilities seemed as genuine as his authenticity. These voters were not typical Republicans of the conservative bourgeoisie. If anything, those Republicans voted Democrat. Trumps voters were the poor, the under-educated, provincial and male. This time, support for Trump was far stronger among minority groups. In Britain, these would be traditional Labour voters.

Trump has to deliver on his promise to them. He must tackle........

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