The problem with the idea of running government like it’s a business is it’s not a business. It produces nothing but consumes everything it can manage to claim, and it’s chief legitimate functions are killing foreign bad guys and incarcerating the domestic sort. It’s also a giant committee, in the worst and best possible senses, that bludgeons on slowly but irresistibly. Putting someone in charge of the executive who’s accustomed to having people jump when he tells them to and have him deal with a 435 member board of directors, nine impervious watchdogs in black robes, a corporate charter dating back to 1787 specifically designed to tie his hands behind him, and a fickle customer base of over 300 million would be interesting. But also a risky move.
If you have the time, here are a couple of interesting videos showing some of his past activities that demonstrate parallels:
Donald Trump on Economic Recovery in 1991 (testifying before the House Budget Committee)
Trump: Congressional testimony on U.N. building renovation, 2005