At pivotal moments of 2020, Trump failed to win over doubters

At almost every pivotal moment, the brash businessman and former reality television star stayed true to his divisive brand

Donald Trump had reason to count on the loyalty of the large chunk of Americans who drove his improbable election victory in 2016. But in 2020, he needed a wider swath of voters to believe in his promise to “Make America Great Again.”

Faced with three crises - mounting coronavirus infections and deaths, the ensuing economic collapse and protests against police killings of Black Americans - Trump as U.S. president had an opportunity to unite people across political persuasions in the final year of his tumultuous first term.

Instead, at almost every pivotal moment, the brash businessman and former