No. Most of us go through life trying not to intentionally piss people off, though. He's a politician who desperately needs votes. He can be diplomatic without sacrificing his principles or appearing weak. Again, "Taylor Swift is a talented musician, but is obviously ignorant about politics" would have been so much better than, "I hate Taylor Swift." He is so frustrating.
OK. And if he would have said those exact words what? After the media rinse cycle, it would have came out as he said He Hates Taylor. Yes?
Mr. Trump eliminated the middlemen.