Folks what we are seeing is a bit of the Trump brilliance and one of the many ways he goes int discussions and negotiations.
He is, according to my father, very, very tough but once a deal has been reached, straight as an arrow.
I have not heard from those who have dealt directly with Trump and their impressions of him before and after business deals.
I've done business with Trump. My experience was the same. He negotiated the deal within reason, was very gracious in doing so, and was straight as an arrow once we made the deal.