“Better pray that Trump has really converted from his past. If not, then the nation is pretty much doomed. “
Agreed. And I’m a YUGE Trump supporter. But you’re right: will Trump do (or at least try to do) the things he says he’s going to do. If not, then he’s no different than any of the rest of our worthless politicians. And indeed if a total political outsider who self-funds and thereby doesn’t have a gaggle of campaign “donors” who own him can’t (or won’t) change anything , then INDEED this country is DONE.
And I’ll add, I will personally turn my back on the whole political kabuki theater and live out my few remaining years to my own personal satisfaction and to hell with our country and the fools who occupy and run it.
The one counter to your idea of Trump turning into another lazy golfer type is his fanatic energy (in a good way) at his age on the trail. He’s really gone way above and beyond.