Donald Trump, returning in triumph to the scene of crimes for which he would otherwise be facing trial, will today for the second time put his hand on a Bible and swear with a straight face to “preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the US”.

If his record persuades you he is serious about that oath, he has a pretty bridge across New York’s East River he’d like to sell you to go with the fake $2 bills, “Victory” cologne, gold sneakers, Chinese-made “God Bless the USA” Bibles, and other tat he’s been peddling as part of his nonstop grift...

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