“He didn’t realize the system was this rotten...”
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Trump was a true outsider. Smart guy but unschooled in the ways of the DC Swamp. He had a lot to learn, and it was all OJT.
By the time he figured it out it was too late. The process of undermining him was well underway by then.
Since then the government has become even more weaponized to protect its own interests. It could be harder for Trump to reform the Swamp this time around. It is formidable and ready for a four year battle. And Republicans will be little of any help because they are terrified of the Deep State’s power.
Even if Trump wins somehow (unlikely), there will be massive protests throughout the U.S. So there will be no political legitimacy to his presidency.
You see all of this nonstop propaganda by the Deep State and the MSM? It's very effective. Really, no different from Putin calling the Ukrainians "Nazis". Donald Trump is the "Enemy of the State".