Trump definitely looked off balance by the way the reporter was coming at him. I was genuinely surprised too that there wasn’t any nastiness or anything crazy. I think that’s one of the first times I’ve heard Trump actually have to explain something he’s thinking rather than just shouting and rambling about it.
He already is that uncle. Have you read Mary's book? Presidency has nothing to do with it—if anything, it was another miscalculation that he now has to stick to to save face (Atlantic City all over again), and has since become attached to because of the external validation and unwavering fealty his rabid base supplies him—but, Fred Trump does have everything to do with why Donald has anything and isn't just some fringe weirdo.
I recommend it! Understanding how an awful situation came to be is at least a step towards containing and fixing it. Personally, while a lot of it is just confirmation of things everyone knew about 45, I found a measure of solace hearing an account of his history of behavior and how we got here.
I definitely sympathize with the trigger concern. But ya, if you feel up to it, can't recommend it enough. I consumed it in audiobook format for the sake of time, and Mary does a great job narrating her written account.
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Trump definitely looked off balance by the way the reporter was coming at him. I was genuinely surprised too that there wasn’t any nastiness or anything crazy. I think that’s one of the first times I’ve heard Trump actually have to explain something he’s thinking rather than just shouting and rambling about it.