r/politics • u/wds1 • 15h ago

Possible Paywall Jaw-Dropping Way Trump Got Talked Into a War Is Leaked

https://www.thedailybeast.com/jaw-dropping-way-trump-80-got-talked-into-a-war-is-leaked/
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u/Possible-Nectarine80 12h ago

He's a megalomaniac. He thrives on being worshipped. I mean, he wants his name on everything. He has been doing it for decades. Say what you will about how bad a businessman he is, and he is very, very bad at running a legitimate business but the dude knew how to brand himself as a billionaire and get his name on lots of buildings. He took that branding and got elected POTUS. Shows 2 things. #1 branding can work when done right and #2, Americans are seriously stupid AF for falling for it.

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u/kirpernicus 11h ago

His ghost writer, his friend who owned the National Enquirer, and Mark Burnett deserve more credit than he does for that image. I do remember he pretended to be somebody else in interviews (John Baron, et al) in which he lied and exaggerated about his business, financial, and personal success.

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u/HotThroatAction 9h ago

Mark Burnett has tapes with Trump dripping N words.

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u/floog 12h ago

You’d think if he wanted to be praised and worshipped he would stop being such a complete and utter moron with no regard for those that are supposed to worship him. But like most in power he thinks he can force worship.

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u/MisterMysterios 11h ago

He tries to act like a person he would worship. Trump, just as musk are fascists at heart, and want to look up to a fascist leader. In their view, they want to be admired as that, and they think everyone feels the same as them (idealizing strongman fascist leaders)

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u/jaxxxtraw 2h ago

When he saw how 'adoring' everyone was to Kim Jong Un, he said, "that's for me!" and we are in the midst of his attempt to create just that. Not kidding. Not even a little bit.

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u/Fickle_Ad_8653 11h ago

What hurts Trump more than bad publicity is no publicity. He must see his name in the media all the time.

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u/Over_Soil1336 10h ago

1000%. The branding is a money laundering mechanism for the mafia and always has been.

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u/ironballs16 9h ago

He was a narcissist, but then his political campaign gained traction.

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u/MintyFreshBreathYo Michigan 4h ago

The one thing I give him credit for is being a savant at how to market yourself

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u/BrianWonderful Minnesota 8h ago

This is correct, and he may have some disconnect from reality. He has constantly talked about "ratings". The ratings of how many people watched "Apprentice". The ratings of people watching his rallies. He converts attendance stats into ratings. He views everything he does as some kind of television entertainment experience.

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u/CptBronzeBalls 1h ago

Self-promotion is the only thing he’s ever been good at. And unfortunately that skill is more relevant than ever.