Why does Trump want the presidency, anyway?

Why does Trump want the presidency, anyway? July 26, 2016

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Some possible reasons:

A.  For his own personal financial enrichment.

B.  For the ability to wield power (never mind specific actions, just the desire to be that most powerful person).

C.  Relatedly, just, truly, simply, wanting to have the label “president” to prove you’re better than anyone else.

D.  Having specific policy goals and the conviction that, if these are implemented, the world (OK, country) would be a better place.

E.  Not really having any specific policies, but kinda sorta vaguely wanting to be considered as a great president.

Optimists seem to be hoping that the last of these reasons is correct, and that Trump will, in the end, defer to the experts for all manner of decision-making as a result.

Pessimists (or perhaps, more correctly, realists) are concerned about reason A, and the risk that Trump’s refusal to hand over control of his company will mean an administration aimed primarily at serving Trump, Inc., rather than the American people.

What, dear readers, do you think Trump’s motivation is?

 

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