Tag Archives: Donald Trump

By GHK Lall Excellency Narendra Modi made me think, pushed me to the brink. I bow in acknowledgement. A leader who could preside over steadfast oppression and sometimes systematic demolition of the way of life of over 200 million of his citizens, could still speak sweetly of democracy. He knows its soft spots, those very sweet ones, and has cultivated ...

By GHK Lall Donald Trump has won the US presidency. Though still officially unconcluded and unannounced at this point, the writing on the wall is clear and not to be challenged: Donald Trump, Address White House. American voters have spoken, the man has won, and that should be it. It is for me, no matter how difficult to live with, ...

By GHK Lall It is better to keep everything serene today, the day after that American Tuesday. As usual, I am sharing from the predawn hours, so there is scant insight about developments coming throughout the day. Still, I go on record with what the US Election means to me, what a return of Mr. Donald Trump to the presidency ...

by GHK Lall I have always said and believed that it is how leaders react under the pressure of the moment that defines them. How leaders who hold themselves as the best thing since Solomon respond when backed into a corner, or are drawn out into a calculated exchange, or are compelled to deal with the facts at hand is ...

By GHK Lall US Vice President Kamala Harris is the woman of the moment. Ms. Harris could be a strong contender for Woman of the Year, depending on November. Once that barrier is scaled and the rest falls into place, pursuant to democratic norms, she could qualify to be Woman of the Decade. I stop there for now, but circumstances ...

by GHK Lall President Joe Biden should go gracefully to pasture. If he is as is today, there is no telling how he will be a year from now. The odds of better are remote to nonexistent, even staying the same are uphill. Former president Donald Trump was hanging by a thread, but the attempt on his life has made ...