Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.

By Schansblog (Reporter)
Contributor profile | More stories

Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

thoughts on Trump's (complicated) personalilty/character...

Thursday, April 30, 2026 8:09

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.

I wrote this to a friend last night (on the occasion of the White House posting the “two kings” reference to Trump’s appearance with King Charles) and thought it was worth sharing. My friend despises and fears Trump and tends to reduce him a two-dimensional caricature. (I see Trump as a mess in terms of style, a very mixed bag in terms of policy/substance, and a complicated/fascinating person.)

———————————

Back to your Trump question last night, he clearly loves to troll opponents, esp. the elites, self-righteous, hypocrites, etc.

How much of Trump is hard-core NYC, being a businessman, being an entertainer? Surely, good chunks. A (good) sociologist or psychologist would say it’s complicated– and he’s complicated.

I also have to try to square my guesses about his personality, character, and acuity with what other non-fans / objective folks have said about meeting with him in-person– e.g., Bill Maher. You remember Maher’s response to meeting with him months ago, right? Fascinating!

Bottom line: I don’t know, except that it’s complex and he’s from a really different world than me. A bit of a tangent on a question I ask often: Is it easier to talk with / relate to someone of the same race and a (very) different economic class OR a different race and the same economic class? Punchline: we over-rate race and under-rate the importance of class.

Ironically, one of his (political/market) gifts is being able to relate relatively well to working class folks– from rhetoric and trolling elites to the remarkable McD’s/garbage truck moves during the campaign. Really, it’s amazing. (See also: Reagan, Clinton, and Bush II to a lesser extent. Compare/contrast to Kamala, Hillary, Bush I, Carter.) Especially, how does one raised in immense wealth in Manhattan get there?! Maybe it goes back to his father’s background and influence– or some other factor. In any case, it’s surprising and noteworthy.

Source: http://schansblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/thoughts-on-trumps-complicated.html

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

LION'S MANE PRODUCT

Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules

Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.

Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.

Comments

Visits:	1,801,139,044
Stories:	8,631,089