How do you know he had no friends in the military? Additionally, if any in the military, currrent or retired, wanted to get in touch with him, they easily could. Trump was contact with veterans’ organizations for one thing.
Yes, as I said, he has always looked up to our military and donated money to their charities.
Sure he met vets, in the past, but having people tell him..."gee you should run for president", is nice, but pushed him to do it? Nope and neither was there some delegation.
Trump is a very "open" man; always has been. Loves being recognized, flattered, and praised. He is, after all human! But if President Reagan's suggestion, didn't spark a run for something, why would lesser lights do so?