I’ve watched Trump in action long enough now that I think I can distill the “Trump Factor” into three simple things:
1. Trump identifies the issues that average people think are most important to their lives, their success, their future.
2. Trump names the enemy. He doesn’t mince words or worry about political correctness. He talks the way regular Americans talk, and he doesn’t lecture or act condescending.
3. Trump puts forth simple, understandable solutions that make sense and that people want to see implemented. They know that he has the ability to translate these ideas into action by virtue of his track record without having him explain all the wonky details and specifics.
In addition, Trump has what Rush correctly called “a showman’s instinct” that others might call “persona” or “charisma”, which he uses to present his ideas in a persuasive way.
Trump waggles shiny things in one hand and threatens to punch you with the other then declares his is the king when you take the shiny thing.
I cannot reduce the equation further.
Exactly right