The British magic circle law firm Freshfields revealed it was serious about a US expansion when it poached star M&A lawyer Ethan Klingsberg from Cleary Gottlieb in 2019. The move was possible because Freshfields had altered its “lockstep” pay model so it could more easily pay the kinds of salaries top US lawyers expect.

The package contains a range of measures, including increased spending for the U.S. military and border security and tax cuts.

Donald Trump Jr. teased a future run for the White House office during an appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum on Wednesday, saying “that calling is there” when asked if he would “consider picking up the reins” and “run for office” when his father,

Mr Ramaphosa kept his cool. But the episode underlined Donald Trump’s warped views of South Africa—and how hard it will be to change them. The Trump administration has cut aid to Africa’s largest economy and seems set to cancel the preferential trade terms enjoyed by South Africa (and many other countries in the continent).

Trump is in the negative on almost every issue other than border security, where his net approval rating stands at +12 points.

Democrats are calling for an investigation of the unprecedented gift, which will require extensive renovation to serve as a flying White House.