On the other hand, Mr Trump's opponents must learn the right lessons from this episode. The president's concession on Friday was not a crushing defeat. Although he had suffered in the court of public opinion, the ground he lost was limited and he retains the approval of 40 per cent of the electorate. Indeed, although more Americans oppose the border wall than support it, it continues to be backed by a similar proportion of the people.
Ngakolunye uhlangothi, izimbangi zikaMnu. Trump kumelwe zifunde izifundo eziyizo kulesi sehlakalo. Ukuvuma kukamongameli ngoLwesihlanu kwakungekhona ukwehlulwa okuyinhlekelele. Nakuba eshukekile enkantolo yemibono yomphakathi, okumlahlekele kuncane, usenabo abangakuye abangu-40% abamvotele. Nangempela, nakuba emaningi amaMelikana amelene nomngcele oludonga kunawusekelayo, umbono usaqhubeka usekelwa yinani elilinganayo.