You’re right. Trump feeds on controversy. He’s egging it on.
Another point, not often recognized: Trump does a great job of communicating the progress he’s making. He’s a public relations genius, a master persuader.
And his promise to the voters is golden. Don’t see how anybody can defeat him as long as Trumpers get the vote.
Master Persuader...
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Reagan was called
“The Great Communicator!”
IIRC