The method in the madness: Why Trump wants you to think he’s crazy
The article analyzes President Trump's unconventional approach to politics, suggesting that his behavior is strategic rather than insane. It argues that Trump uses shock value and contradictions to dominate the news cycle and confuse his opponents. The piece concludes that until his opponents understand his tactics, they will continue to struggle against him.
- ▪Trump's strategy involves saying shocking things to dominate the news cycle.
- ▪He embraces contradictions to keep his opponents confused and off-balance.
- ▪Democrats have failed to counter Trump's tactics by appealing to a shared reality that no longer exists.
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President Donald Trump said he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and not lose a single voter. The press called it hyperbole. His opponents called it proof of insanity. His supporters called it Tuesday. Everyone missed the point. Recommended Stories The looming shift away from the US dollar Mexico is key to solving Permian Basin crisis Ban gas station heroin: Three headlines, one deadly drug Trump was not boasting. He was explaining his theory of power. The theory is simple: The rules do not apply to him because he has convinced everyone — allies and enemies alike — that he does not play by any rules at all. TRUMP’S CUBA GAMBIT: LEVERAGE TO CORNER IRAN AND MODERATE SUNNI CAMP He is not crazy. He is strategic. And the strategy is working.
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