Why Trump is who he is

From The Contrarian:

....Why does he needlessly make such objectively self-destructive moves? His tariffs certainly cannot be justified economically, and the predictable results are so severe they make even less political sense. 

We know that Trump—who reads nothing, lacks the least bit of curiosity, and surrounds himself with thick-headed sycophants—often gets fixated on a wrongheaded idea (e.g., NATO is ripping us off). 

When challenged by numerous informed people, he digs deeper into his ignorant stances. Agreement with him (or at the very least silent acquiescence) becomes a sign of MAGA loyalty. 

Trump delights in playing the schoolyard bully. He is entirely uninterested in whether Americans get hurt or not. 

Similarly, he seems thrilled with his ability to threaten loyal allies (e.g. Denmark), as he did in his speech to Congress, simply because he can....

Rob's comment:

Yes, morally and intellectually Trump is a boob and a rube. And of course he's a bully.

He's also a know-it-all, hates animals---he tried to overturn the Endangered Species Act in his first term---and he's a crybaby who apparently sees himself as a victim. 

Poor little rich boy whose mommy didn't love him. A barely functional and profoundly neurotic guy, but he's our president, thanks to our proto-fascist Republican Party!