On days like this, the reality of Trump seems especially stark

On days like this, the reality of Trump seems especially stark

“It goes without saying.” . . . People use that phrase when they’re about to state something everyone within earshot knows. Or they might start a sentence with, “Needless to say,” which bears the same meaning. Usually, one word will do: “Clearly,” for instance, is a common starter. “Obviously” is the most direct way of saying that the following statement is self-evident, widely acknowledged and commonly understood. As in: Obviously, President Tr…