[flaglady47]

Trump played in one of the toughest business worlds to be in, real estate on a large scale, and extra tough to do in NYC. Trump had to be an alpha male tough guy to fight and win in that environment. Being a fighter and tough is in his DNA.

However, in many ways Trump is very much a gentleman, and almost courtly. Trump has a good sense of honor and in the debates has played by the rules in spite of dirty pool questions by moderators. He saw Carson in distress and his natural instinct was to come to the rescue.

In many ways Trump is very protective of others. An example is the picture that has shown up on FR of Trump in an unguarded moment, tenderly touching the face of a Vet he was talking to, who had no arm, who wore a prosthetic one. I love that picture. Then there was the couple who helped when his car broke down, and a few days later he paid off their entire mortgage. Trump is a good guy underneath his tough guy exterior. And a true patriot who loves his country.

[hoosiermama]

Find the story where he stopped his limo to help a man who was being beaten. 1991 IIRC. He does the right thing

[nikos1121]

This is what I miss in our president.

Whether it’s the stories of Reagan in his youth, Kennedy’s PT-109, Truman selling shirts, Lincoln. Trump stories are all over the place, and as a result people from all backgrounds identify with him.

IF you read the Art of the Deal, it’s all there. He lives what he’s written. It’s a blueprint.

No doubt, he grew up with strong work and people ethics. I think his Dad taught him to fight hard to win, but to have a moral compass.

The rest of us are struggling with the various demons, Trump rid of them early, alcohol, cigs, drugs.

I think above all, he is careful by nature. My youngest son, from the time he was old enough, was cautious, but brave. The oldest, would jump in without thinking.

Trump is a Gemini. They have various sides. One is they love nice things. They are affable, being able to speak to ANYONE about ANYTHING. They are blunt. They are quit witted, and if insulted they fight back.

They blow it out, and are fine.

I think the most telling thing we will see about Trump in the future, is his ability to bring the various factions together and those with whom he fought against.

I think he will always have contempt and disdain for the ones that took cheap shots at him, ie I don’t see him ever apologizing or even interviewing with Megyn Kelly, unless she really works over time to win his respect for her.

She screwed him over. He let her into his life with interviews, then she hits him with a zinger. She could have worded the question many other ways, but chose to make it a point she wanted to hit home, ie that Trump is a sexist.

[Albion Wilde]

In many ways Trump is very protective of others. An example is the picture that has shown up on FR of Trump in an unguarded moment, tenderly touching the face of a Vet he was talking to, who had no arm, who wore a prosthetic one. I love that picture.

[DoughtyOne]

That pretty much sums it up for me too.