I am certain Trump is more than annoyed his nominees aren’t accepted with adulation. But, this is the problem with Trump. He doesn’t get it. Realizing how he lived his life in complete opposition to good practices in life and business he never “got it.”
The government is not about breaking rules for a certain personal outcome, it is about upholding values that all people value. Governance IS NOT JUST ABOUT HIM.
There is nothing wrong with change, but, completely reordering the government to his own personal ideology is not possible in a democracy as great and diverse as the USA.
All of his nominees are his friends. They think the same as he does. They are all wealthy and like the privilege wealth brings them. It isn’t that people dislike the nominees personally, it is that they are not qualified.
The difference between he and Former President Obama is 180 degrees. Obama welcomed diversity of thought to his cabinet. He thrived with dialogue and advice different than his own. President Obama is a brilliant man, but he is always open to suggestions and opinion different than his before making critical decisions. Obama never had an agenda as Trump. President Obama lead. He did not dictate. There was no my way of the highway.
President Obama was admired for his life accomplishments even before he took office. The world and allies longed for his dialogue to be a part of theirs, so much so they awarded him the Nobel early in his presidency. In contrast Trump will never know the power of reputation that leads to peace, so much as brutal handling of other human beings.
Obama’s reputation preceded him. He elevated others simply by being in his presence. Trump will never achieve what Obama did. Trump’s cabinet is a reflection of that truth. Trump embraces lies. He is the tabloid president.
