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Secret to the Trump Strategy: There is No Strategy
This approach, or lack thereof, reveals why Donald Trump is the worst possible candidate for president.
Secret to the Trump Strategy: There is No Strategy
Donald Trump is often portrayed as a master strategist, a political genius who plays 4D chess while his opponents are stuck in checkers.
However, this narrative collapses under closer scrutiny.
The truth is far simpler and far more troubling: there is no Trump strategy. Instead, he operates on instinct, making decisions in the moment based on what benefits him personally.
This approach, or lack thereof, reveals why Donald Trump is the worst possible candidate for president.
The Illusion of Strategy
Trump’s supporters, and even some of his critics, like to believe that there is a method to his madness.
They point to his improbable 2016 victory, his ability to dominate the media, and his success in maintaining a loyal base despite countless scandals. But equating these outcomes with strategic brilliance is misguided. In reality, Trump’s decisions are impulsive and often reckless, driven by a singular focus…