Yes, I’m serious.
Reagan had to make deals with Democrats. Our government is set up as a form of constant negotiation. If you don’t negotiate then you have gridlock and a pen and a phone. I think Trump would make good use of the bully pulpit - you get the people on your side and the rats will cave.
You apparently failed to read the second paragraph of my post, or was it because what I said about Trump is true, and you know it but don’t care.