Thank God Donald Trump isn't president right now

He's an unpredictable hothead in a situation crying out for wisdom and diplomacy

Donald Trump.
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Whatever you think of President Biden, the fact that he is sitting in the White House — and former President Donald Trump isn't — is the best thing the United States has going for it in this present crisis.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine demands a response that is both firm and restrained, a hard balance to achieve because it requires a willingness to punish Vladimir Putin while at the same time not allowing the cycle of escalation to spin out of control. That requires a combination of good judgment and diplomatic skills to execute correctly. Biden hasn't been perfect, but so far his administration has mostly found the sweet spot. Good for him, and us.

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Joel Mathis, The Week US

Joel Mathis is a writer with 30 years of newspaper and online journalism experience. His work also regularly appears in National Geographic and The Kansas City Star. His awards include best online commentary at the Online News Association and (twice) at the City and Regional Magazine Association.