I understand.
In another year and a half the American people are going to decide whether this country appears to have had a Democrat or Republican president for the last four years (since Trump really is neither). When I watch my “political porn” (YouTube clips of 2016 election night), I see the Dems forced to admit there are “Obama/Trump voters” who must have delivered several key states to him - especially FL, OH, PA, MI, and WI. Those voters may still view their Trump votes as worth it, as many of their priorities are still official policy.
Yep, Trump is doing what’s necessary to win, given the mess of the country we have. He COULD go after entitlements, but he would have never been elected, and certainly not be re-elected. So he’s trying to do it backdoor, by freeing up the economy so much that we grow our way out of structural deficit...better than doing nothing, but it may not be enough. Likewise on social issues - if he were Brim and Firestone on gays, abortion, and similar issues, he wouldn’t have a chance in today’s America...so he goes backdoor again, this time through judges - hopefully that does work!