France didn’t expect Hitler to invade through the Ardennes.
Britain didn’t expect the trouble at Suez to become a big deal.
The Shah wasn’t expecting Khomeinei to succeed in the overthrow.
You don’t want politicians who are taken so unawares. Anyone can be surprised. There is no defense against that. But do something. React. Adapt. Overcome.
Trump would be able to handle this. The Democrats? Obviously not.
It was against the rules!