It may seem outrageous that so many are willing to overlook Trump’s lechery, but he’s not subject to the same moral standards as the average politician.
John Stoehr
Follow John on Twitter @johnastoehr . John Stoehr is a Washington Monthly contributing writer. This piece originally appeared in The Editorial Board.
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