NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Trump’s highly anticipated foreign policy speech will test whether the Republican presidential front-runner known for his raucous rallies and eyebrow-raising statements can present a more presidential persona as he works to coalesce a still-weary Republican establishment around his candidacy.
Trump’s campaign says his speech Wednesday will focus on “several critical foreign policy issues” such as trade, the global economy and national security. But the content will be scrutinized, too, as will Trump’s ability to deliver his message in a way that comes off as both presidential and authentic.
Trump has a lot to prove when it comes to calming foreign leaders and policy professionals. They’ve been stunned by his often brash policy proclamations, like his vow to bar foreign Muslims from entering the country.