Any person that has ran a large corporation like Trump or Fiorina is a politician.
They use the same tactics over their board of directors and employees as would a elected politician over their minions and constituents.
Most will lie and cheat to keep themselves in power and grab more power whenever the grabbing is available. Most do not care who they trample on to stay on top or who they throw under the bus to keep their hands clean.
Politician by title is earned but you do not have to come from DC to be one.
I think you’re right on all counts.