I am listening to your interview with Jon Karl, and hearing him talk about the change of trajectory of his book makes me realize how insulated even someone like him can be inside the DC bubble. He talks about Trump slinking off into exile, and then - surprise! - begins a rebound. Anyone who has family or friends who are diehard Trumpistas would not have been surprised; anyone who has watched Trump's trajectory and pattern of behavior would not have surprised. The surprise only comes to someone who imposes their own plotlines on the Trump story, just like all those who in the early years of Trump's administration kept expecting him to "pivot" and behave presidentially. Trump operates on a feral level, and of course he would try to strike back, gathering his supporters and rallying his base. Get over the idea that Trump is a normal politician or regular person. He is a walking id.
I am listening to your interview with Jon Karl, and hearing him talk about the change of trajectory of his book makes me realize how insulated even someone like him can be inside the DC bubble. He talks about Trump slinking off into exile, and then - surprise! - begins a rebound. Anyone who has family or friends who are diehard Trumpistas would not have been surprised; anyone who has watched Trump's trajectory and pattern of behavior would not have surprised. The surprise only comes to someone who imposes their own plotlines on the Trump story, just like all those who in the early years of Trump's administration kept expecting him to "pivot" and behave presidentially. Trump operates on a feral level, and of course he would try to strike back, gathering his supporters and rallying his base. Get over the idea that Trump is a normal politician or regular person. He is a walking id.
These podcasts are excellent and much appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.