I don’t really trust any public figure because I don’t really know them and I know very little of Trump’s political philosophy. Could you explain it in detail because I would like to hear it. And since I’m not running for president, I’d say the question of whether you can trust the potential president of the United States is more important than whether you can trust me.
We have to face it. Most of America are not FReepers, either in membership or thought. This isn't a, "people are stupid" remark but just the nature of civilization. Consider how many colonists supported the revolution. It wasn't even a majority.
Trump exhibits all the trademarks of someone who has an America first policy which resonates with most people, excluding, of course the multiculturalist left.
The political parties can't be considered fulfilling that role. The notion of politics ending at the water's edge is dead as far as they're concerned. Both from the Democrats and the Republicans. Corporations sure don't fill that role. Globalization has seen to that.
In terms of Trump's political philosophy it isn't exclusively right or left. If elected he's going to do things we love and things we hate. If I had to put a name to it I would consider it a sort of John Stuart Mill-inspired utilitarianism which essentially says, "if it works then it's right," or whatever does the most good for the most people. It is somewhat divorced from conservative or liberal political philosophy but is not libertarian either.
If you think that the next election can be considered, "2016 or Bust" for America then Trump makes all the sense in the world. An America first policy in all aspects of nation-statehood.
The solution to your problem is simple. Don’t vote.